Bird Counts

The Great Backyard Bird Count

An annual four-day event in mid-February that engages bird watchers of all ages in counting birds. The event helps to create a real-time snapshot of where the birds are across the continent. Anyone can participate, from beginning birders to experts. It takes as little as 15 minutes on one day, or you can count for as long as you like each day of the event. It’s free, fun, and easy and it helps the birds.www.birdsource.org/gbbc/whycount.html


Christmas Bird Counts

Field TripEach winter, between December 14 and January 5, PVAS volunteers organize two Christmas Bird Counts: the Inwood Count and the Charles Town count. Volunteers count as many birds as they can within the designated area, and the data is compiled nationally to provide National Audubon and other organizations a snapshot of bird populations across the country. The data helps assess the health of bird populations and guides conservation initiatives. To learn of this year’s CBC plans, see the PVAS calendar or call 304-676-3397.

 
 

                                             © 2012 PVAS // P.O. Box 578, Shepherdstown, WV 25443 • Phone: 304-676-3397 •
                                           Executive Director, Kristin Alexander / 304-676-3397 kristin@potomacaudubon.org •
                                          Youth Education Director, Ellen Murphy / 304-676-8739 ellen@potomacaudubon.org •