Charge your phones and grab your binoculars, Raleigh. The annual Great Backyard Bird Count takes flight on Friday, Feb. 13, and runs through Monday, Feb. 16. The community event invites nature lovers and bird enthusiasts from around the world to go outside, watch, count, and celebrate birds.
Anyone can participate — all you have to do is go outside and observe for as little as 15 minutes. Count all of the birds you see or hear using one of the following tools:
- First timer: Merlin Bird ID app
- Seasoned counter: eBird — mobile app or website
The information will help experts study bird habitats, migration patterns, and global bird populations. Allie here — I’ll be keeping a close watch on my bird feeder. According to experts, NC birds love black oil sunflower seeds, so that’s what I have stocked.
Don’t know where to start? Check out this list of common birds in our area + start in your backyard or any of these parks around Oak City — bird watchers have found rare birds around Dix Park in the past. Bonus: Once you submit the photo for the count, consider sending it our way.
