Be a part of a global effort to provide scientists with valuable data about the kinds, and numbers, of birds you see! Anyone can participate in the Great Backyard Bird Count, which takes place over a 4-day period beginning on Friday, February 14, 2025. All it takes is a 15-minute period of time - or more, if you like - during which you record your observations of birds. Then, report your observations using the Merlin app or eBird (either the mobile app or online via a desktop), so that the data can be made accessible to scientists from all around the world. You can bird on your own or with friends, and you can bird on all 4 days or just one. Here is where you can find more details on how to participate. It’s simple, easy, and so much fun!