Webinars

Learn more about the Great Backyard Bird Count by watching an online event.

Beyond the Backyard: All About the Great Backyard Bird Count Webinar

Tuesday, February 13, 1:00-2:00 p.m. Eastern

Get ready to flock together for the 2024 Great Backyard Bird Count (GBBC)! Panelists will explain how to participate in this exciting global event and how participation might extend past your back door.

Peregrine Falcon by Marky Mutchler / Macaulay Library.

Merlin Bird ID Trivia – North American Birds: Great Backyard Bird Count Edition

Thursday, February 15, 8:00-9:00 p.m. Eastern

What better way to brush up on North American bird identification than with a fun-filled trivia game? The Merlin Bird ID app will be put to the test. Can the app outperform an experienced birder and you, our live audience? We’ll use photos and sounds to determine who can accurately identify the most North American bird species.

White-winged Crossbill by Zane Shantz / Macaulay Library

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Merlin Bird ID Trivia – Birds of India: Great Backyard Bird Count Edition

Recorded on Friday, February 9, 9:00-10:00 a.m. Eastern or 7:30-8:30 p.m. India Standard Time

What better way to learn India’s birds than with a fun-filled trivia game? The Merlin Bird ID app will be put to the test. Can the app outperform an experienced birder or you, our live audience?

LEGO, Build the Change and the GBBC

Recorded on Saturday, February 10, 1:00-2:00 p.m. Eastern

Join the LEGO Group’s Build the Change team and Cornell Lab of Ornithology scientists for a virtual program the whole family can enjoy.


Get Ready for the Great Backyard Bird Count: Q&A Webinar

Recorded on February 15, 2023 at 1:00-2:00 p.m ET

During a live Q&A session, experts from Audubon, Birds Canada, and the Cornell Lab of Ornithology will share their tips for making birdwatching easier and more enjoyable for people of all ages and abilities.


Bird Count India Webinar

Recorded on Wednesday, January 19th, 2023 at 8pm ET.

Bird Count India is a large partnership-based organization which advances people’s interest in birds while supporting bird conservation efforts. We sat down with Bird Count India representatives to learn how they have used the annual Great Backyard Bird Count to grow participation around the country.


Watching and Counting Birds is Fun: Tips for the Great Backyard Bird Count

Aired Live on Wednesday, February 16th, 2022 at 2pm ET.

Join our experts as we brush up on bird ID, unlock the mystery of bird songs, and practice counting birds no matter how large the flock or busy the feeder. This webinar is designed for birders of all ages and experience—you’ll leave confident and ready to be part of the GBBC!