One way that you can enjoy watching birds and help them out at the same time is by participating in a simple “citizen science” bird count. Citizen science involves the general public (amateurs) contributing to scientific research. An easy and fun way to do this is to inventory birds in your yard or local park and submit your data on-line. It’s a great activity to engage the whole family. Listed below are two programs provided by The Cornell Lab of Ornithology with which you can participate as citizen scientists. Happy birding!
Project FeederWatch – $18 fee (includes Identification kit, magazine, etc.)
Now through April 9
Birdwatching Resources: (all available through Harford Co. Public Library – www.hcplonline.org)
-The Backyard Birdwatcher’s Bible
-Birds: A Golden Guide
-Backyard Birds: A Peterson Field Guide
-Peterson Field Guide to Birds of North America