Just tally birds for 15 minutes on one or more days of the count and enter your totals online. Read More “Count birds this weekend during the Great Backyard Bird Count”
Yellow-rumped Warbler in Fremont, California. Photo by Val Blakely
Helping Birds
Learn ways to prevent birds from hitting windows, get involved in citizen science projects, and more.
Show your love of birds during the Great Backyard Bird Count
Count birds in your yard — or wherever — for 15 minutes and report your findings. Read More “Show your love of birds during the Great Backyard Bird Count”
It’s time to register for the Christmas Bird Count
The 120th CBC will take place between December 14 and January 5. Read More “It’s time to register for the Christmas Bird Count”
Take part in the 2019 Global Shorebird Count
Shorebirds face various threats, so it’s important for birders to keep tabs on them. Read More “Take part in the 2019 Global Shorebird Count”
Lights Out programs across North America
Rescuing injured birds and encouraging building owners to turn off lights to protect migratory birds. Read More “Lights Out programs across North America”
8 ways birders can help birds on Earth Day
Tips for making life easier for birds — on Earth Day and every day. Read More “8 ways birders can help birds on Earth Day”
Help birds by cleaning up trash, especially plastic
World Migratory Bird Day calls attention to the crisis of plastic pollution. Read More “Help birds by cleaning up trash, especially plastic”
Why coffee drinkers should #DrinkBirdFriendly
The Smithsonian Migratory Bird Center’s campaign aims to raise consumer awareness about Bird Friendly coffee certification. Read More “Why coffee drinkers should #DrinkBirdFriendly”
Celebrate World Shorebirds Day — and join the global count
World Shorebirds Day — September 6th — aims to raise awareness about these beautiful beachcombers and their imperiled habitats. Read More “Celebrate World Shorebirds Day — and join the global count”
How the Great Wisconsin Birdathon is helping Wisconsin’s great birds
In these days of partisan bickering and ever-tightening budgets, we find ourselves looking more and more for examples of collaborative, effective partnerships that truly help … Read More “How the Great Wisconsin Birdathon is helping Wisconsin’s great birds”