Marbled Godwit - Photo: Dow Lambert

26th Annual Great Backyard Bird Count

How to Participate

Participating is easy, fun to do alone or with others, and can be done anywhere you find birds.

Step 1: Decide where you will watch birds.

Step 2: Watch birds for 15 minutes or more, at least once over the four days, February 17-20, 2023.

Step 3: Identify all the birds you see or hear within your planned time/location and use the best tool for sharing your bird sightings:

If you are a beginning bird admirer and new to the count, try using the Merlin Bird ID app.

• If you have participated in the count before, try eBird Mobile app or enter your bird list on the eBird website (desktop/laptop).

• If you are participating as a group, see instructions for Group Counting.

Click here to learn more ways to participate.