» The Great Backyard Bird Count Zeitgeistland: Once more unto the breach…

Posted in February 7th, 2008

It’s almost time for the 2008 Great Backyard Bird Count (GBBC), woot! The dates extend from February 15th to the 18th, and involve anyone and everyone counting birds for however long they wish, from the shortest observation to one that takes in the whole enchilada of four days, in as many locations as you wish. How about that for being both easy and inclusive, and even more impotant, FUN! Do it. Do it. Do it. The information will be used for science, and the lot of you will be like a magical legion of eyes and ears for those who study, and ultimately, do their best to help save birds and conserve their habitat. You can even take pictures of your feathered friends, and send them in to the GBBC, and they even have a contest for participants. Way cool. Last year, the GBBC received 81,003 cheklists. Let’s make it 100,000 this year.

Great Backyard Bird Count

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thumanic said,

in February 9th, 2008 at 12:21 pm

I’m looking forward to the GBBC! Let’s hope the weather is appropriate for attracting birds to our bird feeder (although, only the birdies know what kind of weather that is, and it’s subject to change). Looking at the web site, there are lectures relating to the GBBC across the country, and even in Ohio, but nothing in or near the Columbus area.