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Discussion => General Discussions => Topic started by: Leslie Kinrys on January 22, 2011, 07:35:49 PM

Title: Great Backyard Bird Count
Post by: Leslie Kinrys on January 22, 2011, 07:35:49 PM

Hi all! Just a reminder that the GBBC is just weeks away!
The dates are: February 18-21. Now is the perfect time to brush up on your winter birds, and remind family and friends that the 14th annual GBBC is just around the corner. Downloadable flyers and web buttons are available on the GBBC website (http://www.birdsource.org/gbbc/ (http://www.birdsource.org/gbbc/)) to you help you spread the word.

Each year GBBC participants help tell others about the count and encourage more new people to join in. Ambassadors may distribute GBBC flyers in their community. Some really get into the spirit and hold workshops showing others how to take part in the GBBC and helping identify what birds might be seen in their area during the count. GBBC PowerPoint presentation (with script) is handy for these presentations—you may want to consider sharing it with your local bird clubs, schools, libraries, or other organizations. Some ambassadors also speak to newspaper, television, and radio reporters about the GBBC. If you’re interested in doing more to promote the count, please visit our GBBC ambassador page.

Social networking is the electronic "word-of-mouth" you can use to help spread information about the GBBC far and wide. So go ahead and tweet about what you’re doing to get ready for the GBBC—tag your tweet with #gbbc and it will be drawn into a special widget that will appear on the GBBC home page. You can also be a fan on the GBBC Facebook page and share your images, videos, and other bird-related activities as we get closer to the count. GBBC participants are a fun bunch and connecting this way will help us build a great seasonal birding community!

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Post by: Bird Brain on January 22, 2011, 07:47:08 PM

Can't wait - 4 days of fun!!!  :D   8)

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Post by: feathered on January 22, 2011, 08:47:55 PM

This year will be my first; I'm looking forward to it!

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Post by: angieinto on January 22, 2011, 09:05:09 PM

It's our first year taking part too, looking forward to it.   :D

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Post by: BIGFRANK on January 23, 2011, 02:28:26 AM

I do it every year,and one day at least try to go someplace I know is less covered so as to add birds that arent seen by others. Its a great way to enjoy our hobby(obcession) and make a contribution.

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Post by: Cody on January 23, 2011, 03:54:43 PM

Does it necessarily have to be in your backyard? Could it be at another location near your house?

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Post by: Bird Brain on January 23, 2011, 07:22:15 PM

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Does it necessarily have to be in your backyard? Could it be at another location near your house?

Cody ... take a look at the following website:  http://www.birdsource.org/gbbc/ (http://www.birdsource.org/gbbc/)

Counts can be done anywhere.  I really wish they would change the "Backyard" part of their name - it's very misleading!

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Post by: Cody on January 23, 2011, 07:40:21 PM

Quote from: "Bird Brain"

Quote from: "Cody"

Does it necessarily have to be in your backyard? Could it be at another location near your house?

Cody ... take a look at the following website:  http://www.birdsource.org/gbbc/ (http://www.birdsource.org/gbbc/)

Counts can be done anywhere.  I really wish they would change the "Backyard" part of their name - it's very misleading!

Okay, thanks Jo-Anne.