BirdNote Daily Volunteer for Project FeederWatch
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Nov 3, 2025 Discover the joy of winter bird watching and how it contributes to science. Learn about Project FeederWatch, where participants count their backyard visitors and help track bird populations across North America. Find out the simple steps to get involved and why these observations are crucial for understanding bird health and migration patterns. Each count not only brightens your day but also plays a part in protecting our feathered friends.
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Where And When To Watch Birds
- Use a backyard feeder, bird-friendly garden, or water feature to observe winter birds for FeederWatch.
- Keep counts whenever and wherever you get the chance; consistency helps the project most.
Join Project FeederWatch This Winter
- Count and record birds at your feeder from November through April to contribute to Project FeederWatch.
- Submit your sightings online whenever you can to help researchers track wintering birds.
Volunteer Data Powers Scientific Discoveries
- Thousands of volunteers across North America collect data on over 100 winter bird species for science.
- These collective observations reveal population declines, disease spread, and range shifts in wintering birds.