Local explorers will have several chances to learn the ins and outs of bird watching during Elachee Nature Science Center’s upcoming week of bird education.
Throughout the week of Feb. 8-13, the science center will host both virtual and in-person events to educate the community about birds and encourage local participation in the Great Backyard Bird Count, a global bird counting initiative sponsored by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, National Audubon Society and Birds Canada. During the Great Backyard Bird Count, participants around the globe spend four days counting birds and logging them into the project’s website to be utilized by scientists. This year’s count is slated for Feb. 12-15.
February Is for the Birds
Tips for watching, feeding, and counting birds, wherever you are
During the past year, we were often told to listen to or follow the science. Well, I am happy to report that there is more and more scientific evidence to support the idea that everyone would be better off watching birds. You can watch them at a feeder while you are sitting on the couch, or you can go to a park to see them.
Studies from England, Los Angeles, and Spain indicate that the closer you live to a park and the more contact you have with nature, the better your mood, psychological well-being, mental health, and cognitive functioning scores will be. In short, watching birds is good for you, and you don’t even need a note from the doctor to do it. For those interested in the mental health aspects of birding, the book “Bird Therapy” by Joe Harkness will be helpful.
Great Backyard Bird Count set at Cache Creek Nature Preserve
A red-tailed hawk just might be spotted in the 24th Annual Great Backyard Bird Count.
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Cache Creek Conservancy plans the 24th Annual Great Backyard Bird Count on President’s Day weekend.
The Cache Creek Nature Preserve, at 34199 County Road 20 in Woodland, will be open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday through Monday, Feb. 12-15, to give Yolo County and the surrounding community a place to experience both the serenity and excitement of bird watching each day of this global community science extravaganza headed by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology.
The Milford Daily News
SUDBURY It’s as simple as looking out your window or up at the sky during a walk.
Residents throughout the area are encouraged to take part in the 24th annual Great Backyard Bird Count this year, which runs Feb. 12-15.
Organized by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology in partnership with the National Audubon Society and the Birds Canada Oiseaux Canada, the event is held to help researchers understand where bird populations are and how that has changed over the years.
Participation is simple and everyone can take part. From Feb. 12 to Feb. 15, people are encouraged to track the number of birds they see in the sky or around them. To record the data, to go to birdcount.org and catalog their findings.
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