Join The Great Backyard Bird Count with The Library
January 17, 2023 — Join community scientists around the world by participating in the Great Backyard Bird Count Feb. 17-20.
Go to birdcount.org/participate for instructions on how to identify and record the birds you see. Then birdwatch for at least 15 minutes one or more times from February 17-20 and share what you see using the Merlin Bird ID app on your smartphone or log your information on the provided form and enter it on www.birdcount.org/ebird-on-computer. Data gathered during the count helps scientists study migration patterns and discover long-term trends. The bird count is hosted by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, National Audubon Society and Birds Canada.
Continue bird watching!
- Zoo birds join us as part of our celebration of the Great Backyard Bird Count on Saturday, Feb. 11 at 10:30 a.m. for preschool-grade 5. Three ambassador birds from Dickerson Park Zoo's Education Department will demonstrate avian characteristics in an up-close and hands-on encounter. Then enjoy bird-themed activities and practice bird counting with a bird scavenger hunt in the library.
- The Republic Branch Library's bird feeder station is viewable from inside the branch or north side of the parking lot.
- Pick up a bird-themed Library Takeout Kit at the library.
- Enjoy a StoryWalk® "Have You Heard the Nesting Bird" by Rita Gray, as you birdwatch at J.R. Martin Park, 300 E. Hines St., Republic. Available February 7-20.
- Check out an Adventure Backpack and use the tools to explore the great outdoors. Request one through thelibrary.org/catalog and search "Adventure Backpack." There's one for Birdwatching, too!