Great Backyard Bird Count Returns tomorrow Your backyard, window, or office counts: this Friday, become a scientist by joining the Great Backyard Bird Count ! This year’s annual global count takes place from February 13 – 16. By participating, you support researchers who track bird populations, document declines, observe the impacts of climate change, identify disease outbreaks and more. Research results inform conservation strategies to support struggling bird populations. A

Village bird-watchers wanted Clockwise from top left: Anna's Hummingbird, Steller's Jay, Spotted Towhee, Black-capped Chickadee. All photos by Danielle Wills. "Every Bird Counts: Your Observations Matter" This is the just-announced conservation theme for World Migratory Bird Day (WMBD) 2026 and it’s a great reason to take part in the Lower Howe Sound Christmas Bird Count on Sunday, January 4. In their official announcement , the global WMBD partners said, “Community science c