Audubon Backyard Bird County Scheduled February 12-15

LABELLE, FL -- The 24th annual Great Backyard Bird Count (GBBC) is coming . Be on the lookout for birds around you February 12-15 (Friday through Monday) and share your love of birds with the world. 

The GBBC was one of the first online citizen science projects established to collect information on wild birds. Simply watch birds for 15 minutes or more, at least once over the four days and submit your observations in the eBird website https://ebird.org or free ebird app ! 

If you need help identifying birds, download the free the Merlin Bird ID app. 

You are invited to events hosted by Hendry-Glades Audubon during the GBBC. On Friday February 12 meet Margaret England at Barron Park in LaBelle for bird walk from 5:30pm-6:15 pm. On Saturday February 13 Steve Buczynski will lead a walk at W C Bo Pelham Junior Park, Clewiston from5:30pm-6:15pm. 

Expect to see Purple Matins and numerous birds at the park. 

Hendry-Glades Audubon will host 3 driving trips at STA 5/6 (Stormwater Treatment Area 5/6, Clewiston) during the GBBC. 

The February 13 will be led by Steve Buczynski, February 14 Bob Hartmann will be your guide and David Simpson will lead the group February 15th. 

To register for these driving trips beginning at 8:30am register at the Hendry-Glades Audubon website: hendrygladesaudubon.org For information contact: Steve Buczynski stephenbuczynski@gmail.com or Margaret England sta5birding@embarqmail.com 863-517-0202