Summary

The website content provides a personal account and overview of the Great Backyard Bird Count (GBBC) results, emphasizing the importance of citizen science and sharing the author's observations alongside global participation statistics.

Abstract

The Great Backyard Bird Count (GBBC) has concluded for the year, and the article discusses both the author's personal contribution to the count and the impressive global participation and findings. Over four days, the author observed 20 bird species at their home in Central NY State, tying for fifth place in Chenango County. Despite the county's rural nature and ideal bird habitat, the author notes the surprisingly low number of participants from the area. Globally, the GBBC saw over 325,000 checklists submitted from 253 countries, with 7522 species observed. The article also highlights the valuable photographic contributions from participants and encourages readers to explore the data and photos on the GBBC website. Additionally, the author reminds readers of the ongoing opportunity to participate in Project FeederWatch, another citizen science project that runs until the end of April.

Opinions

The author believes the GBBC is a "very worthwhile citizen science project" that provides valuable data.
The author finds it surprising and perhaps disappointing that more people in Chenango County do not participate in the GBBC, considering the area's rich bird habitat.
There is a sense of excitement and appreciation for the high level of global participation and the phenomenal number of species observed worldwide during the GBBC.
The author expresses amazement at the top participants who observed nearly 300 species in just four days, indicating a personal sense of wonder at such a feat.
The author encourages further participation in bird counting projects like Project FeederWatch, suggesting a personal commitment to and enthusiasm for citizen science and bird conservation efforts.

Final Results From the Great Backyard Bird Count-Dan’s Almost Daily Journal

Volume 56-Tag Along With Me on My Sometimes Boring Sometimes Interesting Sometimes Humorous Journey Through Life

Welcome back. Another year of the Great Backyard Bird Count (GBBC) is in the books. Did you participate? I’m hoping the answer is yes. This a very worthwhile citizen science project that provides valuable data worldwide. This article will explore both my data and overall worldwide data.

How Many Species Did I Observe?

I recently wrote an article about my Day 1 (February 17th) results from the GBBC. For those of you not familiar with this bird count, the following article will give a little background information if you want to participate in future years.

Day 1 Results/Photos From the Great Backyard Bird Count Day 1-Dan’s Almost Daily Journal

Volume 55-Tag Along With Me on My Sometimes Boring Sometimes Interesting Sometimes Humorous Journey Through Life

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On the first day of the count, I observed 17 species here at my home in Central NY State. Over the next 3 days, I observed 3 additional species for a total of 20 species over the 4-day count. In my county (Chenango County, NY), a total of 33 people participated in the count. The maximum number of species observed by one person was 30. I was tied for 5th place in Chenango County with 20 species observed. Not that it’s really a contest, that’s not the purpose of the count. However, it is fun to explore the data to see what others found.

Although Chenango County is a rural county in NY State with a population of about 46,000, I am surprised that more people here don’t participate in the GBBC. It is a great area for birds as there is a lot of undeveloped land and NY Stae Forests. However, there are quite a few who participate in eBird throughout the year, just not necessarily during this 4-day annual count.

Worldwide Results

Although the final worldwide results have not yet been tabulated, according to the GBBC website, 325,000 checklists (approximately 195,000 checklists from the U.S.) already have been submitted worldwide in 253 countries and regions, and there have been 7522 species observed! This is just phenomenal! Another great feature of the count is that many photos are submitted by participants. If you get a chance, visit the website and take a look. You will be impressed with the photos!

The top participants observed close to 300 species! For me, that is hard to believe that you could see that many species in 4 days. If you get a chance take a look at the data and the photos.

Following is my final list of species observed:

Red-Winged Blackbird
House Finch
European Starling
Mourning Dove
American Tree Sparrow
Northern Cardinal
Blue Jay
White-Throated Sparrow
Black-Capped Chickadee
Common Grackle
House Sparrow
Downy Woodpecker
Pigeon
Tufted Titmouse
American Goldfinch
Brown-Headed Cowbird
Dark-Eyed Junco
Sharp-Shinned Hawk
Hairy Woodpecker
White-Breasted Nuthatch

Just a reminder that there is still plenty of time to participate in Project Feederwatch as it runs through the end of April. If you need a refresher regarding this project, here is an article to get you started:

Dan’s Almost Daily Journal-Some Awesome Photos From Project Feeder Watch at the Halfway Point

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Stayed tuned for more updates. The final tallies from the GBBC should be available soon.

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