The Great Backyard Bird Count, occurring from February 14-17, invites global participants to observe and document bird species, enriching data for Cornell Lab of Ornithology. With origins dating back to 1998 and 30,000 participants, the event has grown online to over 640,000, uniting both veteran birders and novices. By spending just 15 minutes observing birds during this period, individuals engage in a citizen science initiative, contributing valuable data to ongoing research about wildlife and environmental changes. This year’s count reinforces the joy and importance of connecting with nature while supporting broader ecological studies.
"Birds are fun, striking creatures that we see everywhere. This is a way to welcome and connect people who are curious about nature." - Becca Rodomsky-Bish
"It's a relatively low bar for people to engage in a science endeavor that also happens to be really fun." - Becca Rodomsky-Bish
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