CARRBORO, NC -- The Great Backyard Bird Count (GBBC) is on Feb. 16-19.
It's a free, fun, and easy event that engages bird watchers of all ages in counting birds to create a real-time snapshot of bird populations. Participants are asked to count birds for as little as 15 minutes (or as long as they wish) on one or more days of the four-day event and report their sightings online at www.birdcount.org.
Anyone can take part in the Great Backyard Bird Count, from beginning bird watchers to experts, and you can participate from your backyard, or anywhere in the world! For more information contact Town of Carrboro Stormwater Specialist Heather Holley at 919-918-7426 or hholley@carrboronc.gov.
PARTICIPATE AT HOME
Visit https://www.birdcount.org/ for more information on how you can participate at home and to find events near you.
PARTICIPATE WITH COMMUNITY
Count Kick Off
Friday, Feb. 16 - 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Meet under the elm tree outside Carrboro Town Hall (301 W Main St)
Join staff to learn more about the Great Backyard Bird Count and how you can participate at home. Check lists and information will be available.
Count in the Park
Sunday, Feb. 18 - 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Meet at Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Park (1120 Hillsborough Road)
Come out and count birds in the park! Staff will be on hand to get you started performing your own count and help with identification. We will provide check lists and pencils, you may want to bring your own binoculars. A water bottle refill station will be provided. Open to all ages, Rain or Shine!