Birding Community Science

Additional Community Science Opportunities

C&O Canal Bird Count – For 20 years, birds along the entire 185 miles of the C&O Canal have been counted each January.  This survey is designed to provide a snapshot count of birds present on the C&O Canal.  Please check our Events Calendar for information and registration.

The Great Backyard Bird Count – An annual four-day event in mid-February that engages bird watchers of all ages and expertise levels in counting birds.  The event helps to create a real-time snapshot of where the birds are across the continent.  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!

Project FeederWatch –  Anyone with an interest in birds and nature is invited to help us all learn more about our favorite birds and to become a community scientist.  Project FeederWatch extends from November – April.

Celebrate Urban Birds – Get involved with birds and community activities in urban and suburban areas.

NestWatch – Find and monitor bird nests.