Great Backyard Bird Count” asks people to track the birds they see and hear over a few days. The information can help ...

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There is nothing like spring. Just stand outside for a minute or two and you will hear what I mean. Birds are singing. From all corners of the prairies, forests and backyards the birds are singing ...

The Great Backyard Bird Count is one of several annual counts that help researchers to better understand bird species.

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People participating in the "Great Backyard Bird Count" this weekend might spot black-capped chickadees, which are common in many Midwest and Great Plains states. The annual “Great Backyard Bird ...