The cardinal was the bird most reported in the USA on the 20-23 GBBC.

       By far, the largest bird count in the world is the Great Backyard Bird Count. Last year, an estimated 555,291 people from 202 countries identified more than 25.5 million birds representing 7,538 birds during the four-day 2013 Great Backyard Bird.

       This year the annual event will, he held February 14-19, 2024. 

       It is extremely easy to take part in this survey.  All you have to do is select an area you would like to survey (e.g. your backyard) and count all of the birds you hear or see there in just 15 minutes.  You count only those birds you can identify. The free Merlin Bird ID app will help you identify the birds in your locale.  You can survey as many areas as you like each day during the four-day count.

       Once you have completed a count you submit your data online using The Great Backyard Bird Count website, the eBird Mobile app or Merlin.

       That is all there is to it.

       This is a wonderful event for people of all ages and skill bird identification skill levels.

       For more information on the event, and how you can participate, visit the Great Backyard Bird Count website online.