Project FeederWatch turns your love of feeding birds into scientific discoveries – and you don’t even need a feeder! All you need is an area with plantings, habitat, water, or food that attracts birds. From November-April, survey birds that visit your backyard or schoolyard, a nearby nature center, or other community area on a personalized schedule. Your counts allow you to track what is happening to birds around you and contribute to a continental data-set of bird distribution and abundance.
At a glance:
- Resource Type: Community Learning Projects, Community Science, Education Materials & Resources
- Audiences: Adults, Elementary (K-Grade 5) Students, Families, High School (Grades 9-12) Students, Homeschools, Middle School (Grades 6-8) Students, Nonformal Educators, Teachers/Formal Educators, Youth Groups/Scouts
- Environmental Focus: Animals/Wildlife, Biodiversity, Conservation, Endangered Species, Nature Awareness, Outdoor Skills/Recreation
- Academic Focus: Science
