Have you ever looked at the birds in your backyard, maybe even
counted them? Then you are all set to be a citizen-scientist and
participate in the Great Backyard Bird Count during F eb 18-21.
All it takes is to spend 15 minutes tallying the different birds
in your yard, neighborhood or other location sometime during the
days of the Bird Count. Then go to www.birdcount.org and enter
the highest number of each type of bird you saw. How does this
help science? When lots of people all over the country
participate, we get a look at how bird populations change in
number and location. Scientists use this information to monitor
bird health and migrations. This could be a fun activity for a
troop meeting, a family, or just time relaxing by yourself in
the backyard. More information can be found at www.birdcount.org