114 th annual count happens on dec 15 th this year happens all over the western hemisphere
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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. Mid February every year World-wide 34,512,432 birds counted last year . Year-round and world-wide Anyone can submit!. Why count birds?. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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