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February 13-16, 2026
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Special Program | Great Backyard Bird Count
"Spend time in your favorite places watching birds—then tell us about them! In as little as 15 minutes notice the birds around you. Identify them, count them, and submit your counts to help scientists better understand and protect birds around the world." -GBBC Website
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February 13-16, 2026
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Hosted annually by the Audubon Society, Cornell Lab, and Birds Canada, Great Backyard Bird Count inspires citizen scientists to connect to birds, nature and one another! You're invited to spend as little as 15 minutes observing the birds around you, over a 4 day period (February 13-16), and record what you see. Participants can help with the count and even submit photos!
Are you interested in participating in GBBC?
For further information, visit their website HERE!
This video talks a bit about how it works.
Details on how to participate HERE!
You'll be able to watch global submissions come in in real time HERE!
Check out the 2025 results HERE!
Please note, GBBC is not hosted by Braintree Academy. This special program listing is simply to spotlight this unique opportunity for our Braintree Academy Families! Participation is independent through the Great Backyard Bird Count website. Questions about the program can be directed here: gbbc@birds.cornell.edu
For general questions about Virtual Events and Contests, contact Ashley:
Idaho Families please use virtualevents.braintree@malad.us
All other states please use virtual.events@braintreeed.com