Get Ready for the Great Backyard Bird Count

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AMERICAN BIRDS WINTER 2022

Are You Ready for the Great Backyard Bird Count?

Get your binoculars, cameras, and field guides ready because it’s almost time for the 2022 Great Backyard Bird Count. Whether you log your sightings during a 10-mile hike or during a feeder watch from the comfort of your own living room, your observations will help scientists track bird populations across the globe. This year’s GBBC takes place February 18-21, 2022. Read more

American Robin.

What We’ve Learned From 90 Years of Christmas Bird Count Data

Your hard work is paying off! A new study by Audubon scientists examining 90 years of Christmas Bird Count data has shown that climate change has a strong effect on where different kinds of birds move and live across the eastern United States. Learn more about the study and its results

Eastern Meadowlark.

BRLD, the Bird-inspired Spinoff of Wordle

Bird Nerds and Word Nerds Have a Lot in Common

If you’ve spent more than five minutes online this month, you’ve likely either played Wordle or seen people sharing the results of their games. Here’s the gist: Wordle is a word-guessing puzzle that gives you six tries to guess a five-letter mystery word using the process of elimination. Join the fun and try the bird-inspired spinoff created by Audubon’s very own graphic designer Alex Tomlinson. Try it

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It’s National Bird Feeding Month!

Support birds during one of North America’s coldest months. With our many different blends of Audubon® feed, seed, and suet, you can provide birds with a backyard buffet. Available at a Lowe’s near you and on Lowes.com. Explore Audubon® Bird Seed

House Finch.

Photos from top: Rosemary Gillan/Audubon Photography Awards; Melissa James/Audubon Photography Awards; Jennifer Lint/Great Backyard Bird Count; Graphic: Alex Tomlinson/Audubon