Seven Simple Actions

  • 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. The slideshow explains each step for participating in the count and features beautiful images from Great…

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    Seven Simple Actions

    Helping birds can be as simple as making changes to everyday habits. Here’s our quick list of 7 Simple Actions you can take to help birds.

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    Pro Tips to Make Data Entry a Breeze

    Two free mobile apps make it convenient to enter your sightings during the Great Backyard Bird Count.

    Merlin Bird ID helps you identify a bird and then lets you enter your sighting right then and there.

    eBird Mobile is a full-featured listing…

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    Press Release

    Download, print, or send our news release to local media outlets or organizations to spread the word about this special international bird count. Please encourage reporters to use images from our social media page for their stories. Or, media outlets…

  • Posters

    Enjoy these special downloadable posters. Put them up at schools, libraries and other organizations in your community. They can also be used on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or other social media channels to tell your connections about the Great Backyard Bird…

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    Podcasts

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

  • Picture Perfect by Getting Close to Birds

    One of the most challenging aspects of bird photography

  • Native Plants

    Bring more birds to your home with native plants. Audubon’s native plants database

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