PA Young Birders guides two Great Backyard Bird Count (GBBC) events in our region! Get involved in this exciting, citizen-science activity - fun for the whole family! No experience necessary. Bring binoculars, or borrow on-site.
These GBBC events are part of a 4-day, international effort that engages bird watchers of all ages in counting birds, to create a real-time snapshot of bird activity. Participants in the 16th annual Great Backyard Bird Count tally the number of birds seen or heard in a specific location, then enter their observations on the GBBC website: www.birdsource.org.
Join us at these dates/locations below:
Saturday, February 16, 2013 - 9:00 AM to 12:00 noon.
GREAT BACKYARD BIRD COUNT, at John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge.
8601 Lindbergh Blvd., Philadelphia PA 19153.
Suitable for ages 8+. Meet at the Refuge Visitors Center.
For group registration, email payoungbirders@gmail.com.
Sunday, February 17, 2013 - 9:00 AM to 12:00 noon.
GREAT BACKYARD BIRD COUNT, at Rushton Woods Preserve
On Delchester Road, just south of intersection with Goshen Road, Newtown Square PA.
For kids ages 7-12. (Parents welcome too). Meet at Rushton Woods parking lot/shed.
Please register with Ms. Blake Goll, bhg@wctrust.org.
Check the PA Young Birders website: www.payoungbirders.org for more information about our field trips, programs and partners.
