1. 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

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

3. 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

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

9. Northern Cardinal

10. American Goldfinch

11. House Finch

12. House Sparrow

13. Dark-eyed Junco

14. Black-capped Chickadee

15. Tufted Titmouse

16. White-breasted Nuthatch

17. Mourning Dove

18. American Crow

19. Blue Jay

20. Downy Woodpecker

21. Hairy Woodpecker

22. Red-bellied Woodpecker

23. European Starling

24. American Robin

25. Less Common Birds

26. Red-headed Woodpecker

27. Northern Flicker

28. Purple Finch

29. Common Redpoll

30. American Tree Sparrow

31. Song Sparrow

32. White-throated Sparrow

33. Cedar Waxwing