Great Backyard Bird Count

Come one, come all to the Great Backyard Bird Count! Starting next Friday, February 16, and running through Monday, February 19, citizen scientists both big and small will be counting the birds that surround them for at least 15. You can participate for one, two, three, or all four days! It is a fun and free event that can take place in your own backyard or at a wonderful scenic area such as the Mission Reach of the San Antonio River, where just last month there were sightings of a Bald Eagle!

Get outdoors with the San Antonio River Authority, who is partnering with Mitchell Lake Audubon Center for this-nationally renowned citizen science event. The Great Backyard Bird Count is a global initiative that helps scientists gather population information on how bird species are surviving in order to protect the species and their habitat. Each person recording the bird sightings can participate for one day or all days, and can gather data anywhere. All numbers are recorded at http://gbbc.birdcount.org/get-started/ so sign up and be ready to count! And remember to also submit your observations on any of the San Antonio River projects on iNaturalist.

Posted on February 5, 2018 08:21 PM by san_antonio_river_authority