BirdNote Daily Join the Great Backyard Bird Count
Feb 12, 2026
A four-day global count invites anyone to spend as little as 15 minutes spotting local birds. Learn how the Merlin Bird ID app helps identify birds by sight and sound. Find out how to submit sightings to eBird and how shared checklists let groups contribute together.
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Join The Count With Just 15 Minutes
- Do join the Great Backyard Bird Count even if you don't have a backyard; any 15-minute observation counts.
- Use that short window to connect with local birds and contribute global data.
Use Merlin And eBird For Identification
- Try the Merlin Bird ID app to identify birds by appearance and sound if you're new to birding.
- Use eBird to submit full species checklists if you already recognize neighborhood birds.
Make It A Shared Birding Experience
- Bring friends or family to the count and submit a shared checklist to make it a group activity.
- Submit as many checklists as you want during the event to increase data contributions.