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Great Backyard Bird Count 2013

Posted on February 9, 2013 by Roberta

Just a quick reminder that the Great Backyard Bird Count is coming up next weekend, Feb. 15-18, 2013. The bird count is a fabulous example of a citizen science project that is child-friendly. The idea to to count the birds … Continue reading →

For the Birds: The Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Posted on November 3, 2012 by Roberta

A few weeks ago our family got to visit the Cornell Lab of Ornithology in Ithaca, New York. It’s a fun place to go to if you ever get a chance, especially if you are a bird lover or you … Continue reading →

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Great Backyard Bird Count 2012

Posted on February 23, 2012 by Roberta

Did you take part in the Great Backyard Bird Count last weekend? If you did, don’t forget you have until March 5, 2012 to report your tallies. Here are my son’s results for the 2012 GBBC: Mourning Dove – 8 … Continue reading →