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Audubon CT Greenwich: For The Love of Birds
Do you love birds? Join Ryan MacLean, Senior Education Coordinator at Greenwich Audubon Center, at the Cos Cob Library to celebrate these amazing creatures and discover how easy it is to bird watch right in your own neighborhood.
You and your family are invited to take part in the Great Backyard Bird Count, one of the largest community science projects in the world. This global event empowers people everywhere to observe, count, and share information about birds—all from backyards, parks, and neighborhoods.
During this program, Ryan will introduce you to some of the most common winter birds in our area and explain how you can participate in this year’s count over the weekend.
What to Expect
- Learn how to identify common backyard birds
- Discover how easy it is to bird watch locally
- Receive a color chart of common backyard birds
- Get help setting up a free eBird account to track bird sightings locally and around the world
To wrap up the program, Ryan will lead a brief outdoor bird walk at Mill Pond, located just across the street from the library, where participants can practice their new skills.
What to Bring:
Participants are encouraged to bring their own binoculars and dress warmly for cold weather.
The Great Backyard Bird Count for 2026 will take place from February 13–16.
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