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Great Backyard Bird Count 2025—when the world comes together for the love of birds!
The annual Great Backyard Bird Count (GBBC) is Friday, February 14 through Monday, February 17. The GBBC was one of the first online projects to collect information on wild birds and was also instrumental in the creation of eBird back in 2002.
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February eBirder of the Month Challenge
This month’s eBirder of the Month challenge, sponsored by ZEISS, focuses on the importance of counting birds. The eBirder of the Month will be drawn from eBirders who submit 31 complete checklists during February that include counts for every species reported.
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Win a free spot in the Cornell Lab’s feeder birds identification course
Do you want to learn more about bird behavior and get an insider’s perspective on the lives of birds? We’ve partnered with the Cornell Lab’s Bird Academy to offer a bird-centered perspective that will transform your outdoor experiences. In February, every eligible checklist that you submit gives you a chance to win free access to Think Like a Bird: Understanding Bird […]
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