02-07-2008, 12:10 AM
LITTLE ROCK - Audubon Society of Central Arkansas invites Arkansans to make their fascination with nature add up for science and for the future during the 11th annual Great Backyard Bird Count. The Great Backyard Bird Count is organized by the National Audubon Society and the Cornell Lab of Ornithology.
During Presidents' Day weekend, Feb. 15-18, anyone can count birds from wherever they are and enter their tallies online at www.birdcount.org. Observers count the highest number of each species they see during at least 15 minutes on one or more of the count days. These reports create an exciting real-time picture of where the birds are across Arkansas and the continent and contribute valuable information to science and conservation.
To engage Arkansans in bird watching and encourage participation in the Great Backyard Bird Count, Audubon Society of Central Arkansas, the Little Rock based Chapter of National Audubon, is leading a bird walk at Two Rivers Park in Little Rock on Saturday, Feb. 16, starting at 10 a.m.
They will meet in the parking lot across from the main trail. The main trail is paved, level, and not too strenuous. The walk will last a maximum of two hours. People of all ages and experience levels are invited to take part on this trip as well as watch and count birds in their own backyards. Veteran birders will be on hand to identify birds and answer questions. "This is an excellent opportunity for beginners to learn how to watch birds, how to identify common winter birds, and to meet other birders," said Bill Shepherd, president of Audubon Society of Central Arkansas. He added, "Those who want to learn even more are welcome to attend our monthly bird walks at great birding sites around the state." Visit www.ascabird.org for details.
For more information on how to participate in the Great Backyard Bird Count, including identification tips, photos, bird sounds, maps, and information on over 500 bird species, visit www.birdcount.org.
The mission of the Audubon Society of Central Arkansas is to encourage programs and activities supporting all things natural, wild, and free, especially birds, bird habitat stability and improvement, as well as to promote fellowship among members, educate and inspire the public, and champion the highest standards of ethical outdoor conduct.
During Presidents' Day weekend, Feb. 15-18, anyone can count birds from wherever they are and enter their tallies online at www.birdcount.org. Observers count the highest number of each species they see during at least 15 minutes on one or more of the count days. These reports create an exciting real-time picture of where the birds are across Arkansas and the continent and contribute valuable information to science and conservation.
To engage Arkansans in bird watching and encourage participation in the Great Backyard Bird Count, Audubon Society of Central Arkansas, the Little Rock based Chapter of National Audubon, is leading a bird walk at Two Rivers Park in Little Rock on Saturday, Feb. 16, starting at 10 a.m.
They will meet in the parking lot across from the main trail. The main trail is paved, level, and not too strenuous. The walk will last a maximum of two hours. People of all ages and experience levels are invited to take part on this trip as well as watch and count birds in their own backyards. Veteran birders will be on hand to identify birds and answer questions. "This is an excellent opportunity for beginners to learn how to watch birds, how to identify common winter birds, and to meet other birders," said Bill Shepherd, president of Audubon Society of Central Arkansas. He added, "Those who want to learn even more are welcome to attend our monthly bird walks at great birding sites around the state." Visit www.ascabird.org for details.
For more information on how to participate in the Great Backyard Bird Count, including identification tips, photos, bird sounds, maps, and information on over 500 bird species, visit www.birdcount.org.
The mission of the Audubon Society of Central Arkansas is to encourage programs and activities supporting all things natural, wild, and free, especially birds, bird habitat stability and improvement, as well as to promote fellowship among members, educate and inspire the public, and champion the highest standards of ethical outdoor conduct.