How to participate in the 25th annual Great Backyard Bird Count

VMS opportunity: AT:Citizen Science Project Training

About the Meeting:

• Event hosted by Crosstimbers Chapter
• 6:30 – 8:30pm, February 10
• Becca Rodomsky-Bish will explain how to participate in the 25th annual Great Backyard Bird Count.

Discover the excitement of participating in the Great Backyard Bird Count (GBBC). During this presentation, we’ll share a history about the project, how and why to participate, and provide an overview of the apps that are used for entering data for the 4-day count. You’ll walk away with the info you need to feel empowered to participate.

The “GBBC” is an annual February event that has united birdwatchers from around the world for over 20 years. For one weekend, we ask citizen scientists to submit their bird observations from their home or in their community.

Becca Rodomsky-Bish is project Leader for the Great Backyard Bird Count at Cornel Lab of Ornithology. See bio. My background is in environmental education, and the GBBC is a great way to engage backyard bird watchers and help guide people in creating bird-friendly homes and yards. I originally found my way to the Cornell Lab by working on a project called Habitat Network that taught people about creating habitat at home and in their communities to better support birds and other wildlife, and I feel like this is an important aspect of supporting our backyard birds.

How to Attend:

• The meeting will be held via Zoom.
• You must register in advance.
• After registering you will receive a confirmation email with instructions on how to join.
• Register here: https://npsot-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0qdeirqT4vGNfUIZ-LGsjS-dNvsyFXfHoq