Posts Tagged ‘Great Backyard Bird Count’
John Fitzpatrick on The Great Backyard Count
The Great Backyard Bird Count is starting tomorrow February 14 -17, 2014. This is a great way to join in and learn all about birds & have fun., And, just maybe become even more interested in understand the natural world better. I join in every year beacuse we think its imprtant to contribute to help The…
Read MoreCongratulations to birders
Congrats are in order for birdwatchers all across the country. The Great Backyard Bird Count set a record with more than 104,000 checklists turned in. That’s significant because the more people who are interested in birds, the greater chance we have to protect and save the birds. The GBBC is a project of the Cornell Lab…
Read MoreGreat Backyard Bird Count on record-setting pace
When Dr. John Fitzpatrick, director of the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, spoke on Bird Calls Radio a few weeks ago, he said he hoped the Great Backyard Bird Count would exceed 100,000 participants this year. While the days for the Count have passed, it appears that Fitzpatrick may get his wish. According to an email…
Read MoreGreat Backyard Bird Count under way!
The Great Backyard Bird Count started yesterday (Friday, Feb. 17) and will continue until Monday (Feb. 20). If you haven’t done so already, be sure to get out there and count the birds somwhere _ a nearby park, woods, or even your own backyard. Submit results and find more information at www.birdcount.org. I’m heading out…
Read MoreBirdCallsRadio: John Fitzpatrick #2
Dr. John Fitzpatrick, director of the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, talks to BirdCallsRadio at length about the Great Backyard Bird Count. He also addresses a variety of other bird-related topics. Joe Warren of Wild Birds Unlimited talks about attracting birds to your backyard.
Read MoreJohn Fitzpatrick next guest will discuss the Great Backyard Bird Count on BirdCallsRadio
John Fitzpatrick, executive director of the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, will be the guest on Bird Calls Radio this Sunday (Feb. 12) from 1 to 2 p.m. on 1490 WGCH or “Listen Live” above. Fitzpatrick, who was also guest on Bird Calls back in October, will discuss the Great Backyard Bird Count (GBBC) at length.…
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