Backyard Birding
The Great Backyard Bird Count is February 13-16!
Be a part of this annual global event by counting birds right outside your door and contribute to community science efforts!
Participating is easy:
1. Pick a spot like your backyard or a local park
2. Count the birds you see for 15 minutes or more.
3. Submit your findings through eBird or Merlin.
4. Share your photos and findings with Denver Audubon and the Cornell Lab of Ornithology!
Plus, join Denver Audubon for fun, free, and family-friendly events throughout the weekend:
- Saturday, February 14, 10AM-1PM at Morrison Nature Center in Aurora
- Learn about the GBBC and identifying birds, then join our expert birders for a free bird walk at 10:30AM or 12PM! No registration necessary and all levels are welcome.
- Sunday, February 15, 10AM-1PM at Belmar Heritage Park in Lakewood
- Learn about the GBBC and identifying birds, then join our expert birders for a free bird walk at 10:30AM or 12PM! No registration necessary and all levels are welcome.
- Family Friendly Walks:
- February 13 at South Platte Park
- February 14 at the Denver Audubon Kingery Nature Center
- February 16 at Washington Park
Create a Bird-Friendly Oasis
In Your Own Backyard
More information coming soon!
How to create a bird friendly oasis in your own backyard
Native Plants for Birds
We are promoting the installation of Colorado native plants in yards, parks, and other private and public properties to increase bird habitat in the Denver metro area.
Native plants provide everything birds need to survive – shelter, food, space. Having a variety of Colorado native plant species ensures you have food for a diversity of bird types – from seed, to insects, to nectar and berries.
Community Science
Our vision is to make Denver the most bird-friendly city in the US. Our Conservation, Stewardship, and Restoration Plan aims to enhance urban habitats in the metro area. We have two goals: increase community stewardship through bird-friendly projects, and influence organizations and agencies to adopt bird-friendly practices and policies.
