Blackbrook Audubon Invites Public to Great Backyard Bird Count

Annual event encourages all to observe and report local bird species

Published on Feb. 8, 2026

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Blackbrook Audubon, a local chapter of the National Audubon Society, is inviting the public to participate in the upcoming Great Backyard Bird Count from February 13-16. The event encourages people of all ages and skill levels to spend at least 15 minutes observing and counting the bird species and individuals in their own backyards or local areas, then report their findings to help scientists track bird populations.

Why it matters

The Great Backyard Bird Count is a citizen science project that provides valuable data to ornithologists and conservation groups. By engaging the local community, Blackbrook Audubon hopes to raise awareness about bird diversity and the importance of habitat preservation in the region.

The details

Participants in the Great Backyard Bird Count can observe and count birds for as little as 15 minutes on one or more days during the four-day event period. Observations can be submitted through the Audubon website or mobile app, which compiles the data for use by researchers. No prior birding experience is required, making the event accessible to anyone interested in learning more about their local avian populations.

  • The Great Backyard Bird Count will take place from February 13-16, 2026.

The players

Blackbrook Audubon

A local chapter of the National Audubon Society, dedicated to bird conservation and education in the Audubon, Iowa region.

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The takeaway

The Great Backyard Bird Count is a fun and easy way for community members to get involved in citizen science and contribute to our understanding of local bird populations. By participating, residents of Audubon can help support conservation efforts and learn more about the diverse avian life in their own backyards.