Global Backyard Bird Count encourages Okanagan residents to get outside and get counting
“Scientists can’t be behind every tree, lake or stream. They can’t be everywhere. So it’s really relying on people to track birds to keep an eye out for our feathered friends,” said Holland.The count helps scientists get a clear picture of what’s going on with birds in a given region and where conservation efforts might be needed.
“Bird populations are declining specifically here in North America. There was a report done roughly three years ago calledand it showed that Canada and the U.S. lost 2.9 billion birds over a 50-year period,” said Holland. For anyone looking to participate who doesn’t have a backyard, you can go wherever — your favourite park, for example — open the eBird app or Merlin Bird ID app on your phone and start counting the birds in the area. You can also use the
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