Great Backyard Bird Count - Feb 16th to 19th

February 16–19, 2024
Spend time in your favorite places watching birds–then tell us about them! In as little as 15 minutes notice the birds around you. Identify them, count them, and submit them to help scientists better understand and protect birds around the world.

Connect to Birds, to Nature, and with Each Other Birds are everywhere, all the time, doing fascinating things. Join us, February 16–19, 2024, when the world comes together for the love of birds.

Be Part of a Global Event Watch observations roll in from around the world. Each submitted checklist becomes a glowing light on our bird sightings map.

Showcase Your Photos from the Count We enjoy seeing your pictures from the count. Share pictures of birds, yourself, and others birdwatching in your yards or at your favorite birding spots.