114 th annual count happens on Dec 15 th this year Happens all over the Western Hemisphere People...

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114 th annual count happens on Dec 15 th this year Happens all over the Western Hemisphere People (like you!) record all the birds they see

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114th annual count happens on Dec 15th this year

Happens all over the Western Hemisphere

People (like you!) record all the birds they see

Mid February every yearWorld-wide

34,512,432 birds counted last year

Year-round and world-wideAnyone can submit!

Mid February every yearWorld-wide

34,512,432 birds counted last year

Year-round and world-wideAnyone can submit!

Why count birds?

-Can help with conservation

-Can see range changes

-Huge amounts of data

The Birds in your Backyard:The “Sweet 16”

What to look for:1. Overall shape2. Overall color3. Key markings

Northern Cardinal

American Goldfinch

House Finch

House Sparrow

Dark-eyed Junco

Black-capped Chickadee

Tufted Titmouse

White-breasted Nuthatch

Mourning Dove

American Crow

Blue Jay

Downy Woodpecker

Hairy Woodpecker

Red-bellied Woodpecker

European Starling

American Robin

Less Common Birds

Red-headed Woodpecker

Northern Flicker

Purple Finch

Common Redpoll

American Tree Sparrow

Song Sparrow

White-throated Sparrow

Cedar Waxwing