Great Backyard Bird Count event to be held Wednesday in Anita

Ag/Outdoor, News

February 3rd, 2025 by Ric Hanson

(Anita, Iowa) – Officials with the Cass County (IA) Conservation Department report the 28th Great Backyard Bird Count (GBBC) will take place from Friday, February 14 through Monday, February 17. Volunteers from around the world are invited to count the birds they see for at least 15 minutes on one or more days of the count, then enter their checklists at birdcount.org.
Anyone with internet access can participate, no matter what their skill level—it’s a great family activity, too. To participate in the bird count either call the Conservation Board at 712-769-2372 and receive everything you need in the mail (or pick up in the office), or go to the website: http://www.birdcount.org/ and follow the instructions. Bid Count
Learn how to participate on-line step by step directions, at the following locations:
Anita Public Library
Wednesday February 5th 2:30pm
Lewis Public Library Wednesday February 12th 3:00pm
All Ages welcome! Get ready to be involved in a great citizen science project! Conservation staff will show and explain how to participate in the project. They will also include some tips on identifying birds. Let’s get out there this year and stay in the top 10 in the state! Please help the Cornell Lab of Ornithology and Audubon Society by participating in the Great Backyard Bird Count.