Count the birds in your own backyard during the Great Backyard Bird Count for some free family-friendly fun this weekend! Feb. 12 – 15, 2010.

It’s incredibly easy to have fun counting the birds! All it takes is 15 minutes, or more if you’d like! Read how simple it is to count the birds HERE.

Then look at the GBBC Website’s list of birds you’re likely to see in your area in February. Fill out the ebird count data form online or print it out, fill out then enter the information online when you’re done.

For more free fun, upload photos of birds in your backyard!

Everyone who participate is eligible to enter for “birdy” prizes everything from a bird camera to books, CDs, feeders, and more! Be sure to print out the colorful “Great Horned Owl” award to present to your kids for counting!!