Great Backyard Bird Count at MNHC

120 Hickory St. Ste. A,Missoula MT 59801

19 February, 2022

Description

This event is perfect for beginners! Learn how a bird count works, how to enter data, and how to identify our most common local birds. DATE: February 19 TIMES: 1:00 -2:00 p.m. LOCATIONS: Meet at the Montana Natural History Center, 120 Hickory St., Missoula This is a FREE event! Join citizen scientists across the globe! The Great Backyard Bird Count is a way for you to watch, count, and record the birds you see around your home or neighborhood. Contribute valuable information with your participation! This year we will be holding a count at the Montana Natural History Center. We will bird outside the center and along the Kim Williams trail. This event is perfect for beginners! Learn how a bird count works, how to enter data, and how to identify our most common local birds. Kids are welcome; we recommend ages 10 and up. The Great Backyard Bird Count is an inter-organizational effort between the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, National Audubon Society, and Birds Canada. What to Bring: MaskClothes appropriate for changing Montana weather conditions- layers, hat, good boots, hand and toe warmers, etc.Water and snacksBinoculars and bird guide if you have them. If not, we have some to borrowPen and writing paper or notebook (optional)COVID Precautions: group size limited to 20 outdoor program Cost: FREE The mission of the Montana Natural History Center is to promote and cultivate the appreciation, understanding, and stewardship of nature through education.