I’m late in posting this information but no matter (a-hem):

It’s time for Cornell Lab’s Project FeederWatch.

Yup, it’s that time again when people from all over North America (sorry Australia) count the birds that visit their feeders.

Hang onto your feeders however, because it’s not just feeders, even though the name implies it’s just feeders.

Nope, you can count birds on flowers, bushes, grass, in water, and trees too! Even on the ground.

From the Project FeederWatch website: FeederWatch is a November-April survey of birds that visit backyards, nature centers, community areas, and other locales in North America. You don’t even need a feeder! All you need is an area with plantings, habitat, water, or food that attracts birds and count the birds you see for two consecutive days. You can find detailed instructions here.

Why is Project FeederWatch important, you ask with eager anticipation. Well, it all comes down to Global Warming and bird distribution. Bottom line, bird numbers are declining as the environment is changing. The FeederWatch program gives scientists data to help understand what’s really going on. Read about the data here: ABOUT THE DATA

New for 2023/2024 is the ability to enter information on mammals that visit your count area. Mammals

Seriously, visit this link to get all the details on how to count, when to count, what to count, what to not count, what to wear or eat while you’re counting, what music to play, and stuff like that. (Two of the items are not necessary but still very fun. LOL)

Come on.

Raise your wings and be counted!

Blessed Be ;}

Mi manchi, mia amata immortale.