Event Details (U.S. National Park Service)

Fee:

Free.

Location: LAT/LONG: 42.000000, -104.000000

The program will take place at the Scotts Bluff National Monument visitor center, located at 190276 Old Oregon Trail in Gering, Nebraska.

Dates & Times

Date:

Saturday, February 15, 2025

Time:

9:30 AM

Duration:

1 hour and 30 minutes

Type of Event

Hike

Partner Program

Description

Join a community of bird lovers around the world to observe, learn about, count, and celebrate birds! To learn more about the Great Backyard Bird Count (GBBC) and how you can easily participate in this free and fun global event, please join Noelle Grunwald, the Nebraska Environmental Educator with Bird Conservancy of the Rockies, on Saturday, February 15th from 9:30-11:00 am in the visitor center. Participants are then welcome to join Noelle for a short, easy birding walk to observe winter birds around the visitor center.

“Nebraska is home to an abundance of diverse wildlife and habitats with over 450 different species of birds calling our state home throughout different times of the year. No matter where you live or travel and no matter the season there are always birds to be seen and enjoyed. The Great Backyard Bird Count is a great way for people of all ages and abilities to connect with birds, nature and each other,” said Noelle Grunwald. “The observations made during the GBBC help scientists better understand global bird populations and the best part is that anyone and everyone can participate – even if you are new to birds and birding! I really hope people will join me in celebrating our western Nebraska winter birds.”

The Great Backyard Bird Count is a joint project of the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, National Audubon Society, and Birds Canada and is made possible in part by founding sponsor Wild Birds Unlimited. Information about the Great Backyard Bird Count can be found at https://www.birdcount.org/.

Bird Conservancy of the Rockies is a non-profit organization that conserves birds and their habitats through an integrated approach of science, education, and land stewardship. If you would like to learn more Bird Conservancy's educational programs and events in western Nebraska please visit http://www.birdconservancy.org/nebraska_programs or contact their office at (308) 633-1013.

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