02/13/2026
I’m excited to tell you about The Great Backyard Bird Count 🐦 February 13-16, a worldwide event where participants commit to at least 15 minutes of bird counting in their environment. This citizen science initiative helps Cornell Lab scientists monitor bird populations and migration patterns by collecting data from thousands of people globally 🌎 Visit birdcount.org to participate and download the Merlin app to share your local bird data.