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| Event: | Backyard Bird Count |
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| Location: | Your own back yard |
| Date/Time: | Friday-Monday, February 12-15, 2010 |
| Description: | This is year 13 for the huge event that gets both avid birders and ordinary folks involved in conservation and recreation. By keeping it to a short time period Cornell University and the Audubon Society have been successful in getting very large numbers of participants. For many people the GBBC is their first organized birding activity.
The GBBC has been a gold mine of information for scientists who are trying to determine the impact of climate change on native bird populations. Recent counts show dramatic northward shifts for some winter residents. It would be impossible to get such comprehensive data across the entire continent without the participation of so many volunteers.
You can get an excellent start on involving yourself, or your friends and neighbors, by visiting the GBBC website at www.birdcount.org .
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| Cost: | None |
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| Notice: | Since we often post events far in advance, please be sure to check the web link provided or call the contact before you go to ensure that there have not been schedule changes or cancellations. |
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