Instructions for Group Counts

Learn how to create ‘messy’ beautiful gardens for wildlife

From scavenger hunts to a seasonal calendar…

This counting approach is popular among birding community groups that count together, but only one person feels comfortable entering the bird list.

Identify the leader responsible for collecting the entire list of birds from the group count.

All the birds need to…

You can now save your bird sightings with the Merlin Bird ID App

Make your yard, patio or balcony bird-friendly by growing a garden

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.

One of the best places to work on your photographic skills

Get kids outside and enjoying your backyard, neighborhood, and local parks. Take kids on a habitat scavenger hunt, create a sound map, and test bird ID skills with this adaptable activity book designed to be used by families, school groups, and…

While the world comes together for the birds during GBBC, sometimes it’s fun to review the accomplishments of your local community, county, region, or State/Province/Territory.