Live Events

  • A group of birdwatchers during GBBC.
    Social Media

    See our resources you can share on social media to encourage others to join in the GBBC fun.

  • Person sitting at computer at sunrise.
    Live Events

    Project Leaders from the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, Audubon, and Birds Canada came together to share fun tips for bird watching and participation in the 4-day count.

  • Slideshow

    Presenting to a group about the Great Backyard Bird Count? Feel free to share this presentation with friends, family, or at a community event.

  • Verditer Flycatcher perched on a branch.
    Podcasts

    The Great Backyard Bird Count has aired on several recent Podcasts. Tune in to learn more about the count.

  • Woman on a smartphone. Photo by Meghan Schiereck/Unsplash.
    Pro Tips to Make Data Entry a Breeze

    Merlin Bird ID and eBird mobile are free mobile apps that can help with bird identification. Photo by Meghan Schiereck/Unsplash. Two free mobile apps make it convenient to enter your sightings during the Great Backyard Bird Count. Merlin Bird ID…

  • How to do the Great Backyard Bird Count with Students

    Discover the excitement of participating in the Great Backyard Bird Count (GBBC). Join our K-12 Education team for a webinar to learn how to engage your class or youth group on.

  • eBird Essentials for Educators

    This PDF will guide you in using eBird in the classroom. eBird is the tool that we use for all Great Backyard Bird Count data entries.

  • National Audubon Society
  • Birds Canada