Birds are everywhere, all the time, doing fascinating things. Watch when the world comes together for the love of birds.
Join the world in connecting to birds February 14–17, 2025 with the Great Backyard Bird Count. Watch the video to learn more about the count.
Spend time in your favorite places watching birds—then tell us about them! In as little as 15 minutes notice the birds around you. Identify them, count them, and submit your counts to help scientists better understand and protect birds around the world. If you already use eBird or Merlin, your submissions over the 4 days count toward GBBC.
Your participation matters! Your observations connects you to the beauty that lives around you while helping scientists better monitor and protect birds around the world.
Join The Live Event!
Join panelists for this one-hour live event to learn how to participate in this exciting global count. Pick from one of two times:
1. Thursday, February 6, 2025
7:00 PM ET (4 PM PT)
2. Wednesday, February 12, 2025
3:00 PM ET (12 PM PT)
We look forward to spending this fun, special event with you. Join us! Únete a nosotros! Soyez des nôtres!