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The Great Backyard Bird Count (GBBC)

   You are invited to participate in the 2012 Great Backyard Bird Count! (GBBC) Coordinated every year by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology & The Audubon Society, the help of all us dedicated backyard birders is needed. The dates this year are Friday, February 17th thru Monday, February 20th. The link is listed below for all the info you will need. It is as simple as observing your backyard aviary activity for just fifteen minutes. You can do this one day or all 4 days. The site allows you to enter your zip code & it will connect you to a list of birds you may see in your area during February. You print out the list & start counting. The site provides advice & a page to enter your results. This is a wonderful activity to enjoy with your kids. The site provides all types of helpful info to get you started. Last year over 11 million birds were counted! Please join in & get to know your backyard friends.

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