114 th annual count happens on Dec 15 th this year Happens all over the Western Hemisphere People (like you!) record all the birds they see.

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114 th annual count happens on Dec 15 th this year Happens all over the Western Hemisphere People (like you!) record all the birds they see

Mid February every year World-wide 34,512,432 birds counted last year Year-round and world-wide Anyone can submit!

Mid February every year World-wide 34,512,432 birds counted last year Year-round and world-wide Anyone can submit! Why count birds? -Can help with conservation -Can see range changes -Huge amounts of data

The Birds in your Backyard: The “Sweet 16” What to look for: 1.Overall shape 2.Overall color 3.Key markings

Northern Cardinal

American Goldfinch

House Finch

House Sparrow

Dark-eyed Junco

Black-capped Chickadee

Tufted Titmouse

White-breasted Nuthatch

Mourning Dove

American Crow

Blue Jay

Downy Woodpecker

Hairy Woodpecker

Red-bellied Woodpecker

European Starling

American Robin

Less Common Birds

Red-headed Woodpecker

Northern Flicker

Purple Finch

Common Redpoll

American Tree Sparrow

Song Sparrow

White-throated Sparrow

Cedar Waxwing