{"id":20080,"date":"2026-01-27T11:48:15","date_gmt":"2026-01-27T16:48:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.birds.cornell.edu\/home\/?post_type=tribe_events&p=20080"},"modified":"2026-01-27T11:48:18","modified_gmt":"2026-01-27T16:48:18","slug":"your-guide-to-taking-part-in-the-2026-great-backyard-bird-count","status":"publish","type":"tribe_events","link":"https:\/\/www.birds.cornell.edu\/home\/event\/your-guide-to-taking-part-in-the-2026-great-backyard-bird-count\/","title":{"rendered":"Your Guide to Taking Part in the 2026 Great Backyard Bird Count"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Are you ready to participate in the annual Great Backyard Bird Count (GBBC)<\/a>? This four-day participatory science program helps us understand global bird populations ahead of migration. People can count birds from anywhere! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Join us at the Cornell Lab of Ornithology Visitor Center before the main event to learn all about how to participate. We\u2019ll hear from GBBC Project Leader, Becca Rodomsky-Bish, who will teach us a bit about the history of the event, how and where to count, and what types of technology can help us to identify birds and contribute our data. Then, we\u2019ll practice by doing a count together with staff on hand for any questions before the GBBC starts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Disability Access Information<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our parking lot has six van accessible spaces with no-curb access to paved areas. A wheelchair-accessible porta-potty is available in the parking lot and a wheelchair accessible, all-gender\/family restroom and water fountain are available in the Visitor Center. We also have two wheelchairs available for your use on site. TCAT route 31 services the Lab of Ornithology. Contact Gadabout at (607) 273-1878 for paratransit options. Bike racks are located in our parking lot area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Free and open to the public. All are welcome. No registration required.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Contact E-Mail: skw67@cornell.edu<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Contact Name: Sarah K Wagner<\/p>\n\n\n

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