Backyard bird count


Register for the 46th Annual Birding Symposium!
At the 46th Annual Birding Symposium, taking place on 15 December 2025, Shlomit Lifshitz—one of the leaders of the Annual Bird Count project—will present insights and…

Bird Count Ambassadors: 2025 Activity Summary
Summary of Ambassador Activities in the 2025 Bird Count: Recruitment, Activities, and Lessons for the Future

The Great Bird Count 2025 – Summary
Thank you to everyone who participated in the Great Bird Count 2025! You can now view the full summary report for this year’s count.

Species Identification Guides – Helpful or Harmful to Data Quality?
Species identification guides are designed to support broader public participation in citizen science initiatives. But what are the implications of these guides, and how can they…

Insights from 19 Years of Running the Bird Count Project
A study following 19 years of the Urban Bird Count project, examining changes over time and generating insights for its past and future implementation.

19 Years of the Great Bird Count Citizen Science Project – Changes & Insights
We conducted a study reviewing 19 years of the Big Bird Count initiative to understand its evolution and draw insights about its past operation and future…