[NFBMI-Wayne-County] FW: Reminder: Great Backyard Bird Count Webinar

Tue Feb 3 21:45:27 UTC 2026

Hello Donna,
That sounds lovely!!
Carol

On Tue, Feb 3, 2026 at 2:06 PM Donna Posont via NFBMI-Wayne-County <
nfbmi-wayne-county at nfbnet.org> wrote:

> 2026 Great Backyard Bird Count
>
> It is that time of year again. The entire world stops to listen and count
> the birds. You may think that there are few to count in Michigan because
> they all migrated like us humans wish we had this winter. However, the
> woods are filled with Black-capped chickadees, Northern cardinals, Downy
> woodpeckers,and many other species like the Mourning dove and Tufted Tit
> mouse. It is our job to get outside and count the numbers of winter
> residents. This data will be used to evaluate the health of various species
> in various habitats.
>
> This year we will meet on February 14, Valentines Day,at the Environmental
> Interpretive Center on the campus of the University of Michigan-Dearborn.
> We will investigate in the natural area behind the Henry Ford estate. While
> we are out there we will tap a Sugar maple tree for sap. When we return
> next month, March 14, we will check our progress and see if our tree
> contributed to the cooking stove to transform into delicious maple syrup.
>
> We will also play Birdbrain Jeopardy, make birdfeeders, study tactile
> snowflakes, and enjoy the sounds in the birding room.
>
> Please join us from 9-5 on February 14 or any part of that day which you
> have available. Just let me know if you wish to be included for lunch. I
> look forward to counting birds with you and contributing to Citizen Science.
>
> Stay warm and well,
>
> Donna Posont
>
> Coordinator: Birding by Ear and Beyond
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> Environmental Interpretive Center
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> University of Michigan-Dearborn
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> 313-220-8140
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> *From:* National Audubon Society <audubonconnect at audubon.org>
> *Sent:* Monday, February 2, 2026 1:15 PM
> *To:* Donna Posont <dposont at umich.edu>
> *Subject:* Reminder: Great Backyard Bird Count Webinar
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> All it takes is 15 minutes to make a difference.
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> *Reminder: How to Participate in the Great Backyard Bird Count
> <https://click.everyaction.com/k/124576354/599041895/-1150804159?ms=digital-eng-email-ea-x_20260202_nas-20260202-promo-great-backyard-bird-count-webinar-2&utm_source=ea&utm_medium=email&utm_content=single_cta&utm_campaign=engagement_20260202_nas-20260202-promo-great-backyard-bird-count-webinar-2&contactdata=cMQLV51xCWrVe0g//nOhN8RzKNFn5qFzjUFa+nV+uk7PsIMwVBt8soE2kDa2wDbpwJXhGU/lXRtiIplJOrwUjJj/rm+sTbAEcnb7AgxQqEKhoLf6A3BqajzQ51V3XTW2&nvep=ew0KICAiVGVuYW50VXJpIjogIm5ncHZhbjovL3Zhbi9UU00vVFNNQVUvMS81NjQ5MCIsDQogICJEaXN0cmlidXRpb25VbmlxdWVJZCI6ICI3OWMwMDQ2ZC02MTAwLWYxMTEtODMyZi0wMDBkM2ExZjBlNGMiLA0KICAiRW1haWxBZGRyZXNzIjogImRwb3NvbnRAdW1pY2guZWR1Ig0KfQ%3D%3D&hmac=OGx67Fjle2Q-TecjzGH3Fy0hGtn74HBa3OcGNZ-oCgA=&emci=0ab12423-fcfd-f011-832f-000d3a1f0e4c&emdi=79c0046d-6100-f111-832f-000d3a1f0e4c&ceid=6775949>*
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> We’re only three days away! Get inspired by this beginner-friendly,
> one-hour webinar on *Thursday, February 5 at 3 p.m. ET* to deepen your
> connection with birds while joining a worldwide count. *Great Backyard
> Bird Count (GBBC)*
> <https://click.everyaction.com/k/124576359/599041896/-1150804159?ms=digital-eng-email-ea-x_20260202_nas-20260202-promo-great-backyard-bird-count-webinar-2&utm_source=ea&utm_medium=email&utm_content=single_cta&utm_campaign=engagement_20260202_nas-20260202-promo-great-backyard-bird-count-webinar-2&contactdata=cMQLV51xCWrVe0g//nOhN8RzKNFn5qFzjUFa+nV+uk7PsIMwVBt8soE2kDa2wDbpwJXhGU/lXRtiIplJOrwUjJj/rm+sTbAEcnb7AgxQqEKhoLf6A3BqajzQ51V3XTW2&nvep=ew0KICAiVGVuYW50VXJpIjogIm5ncHZhbjovL3Zhbi9UU00vVFNNQVUvMS81NjQ5MCIsDQogICJEaXN0cmlidXRpb25VbmlxdWVJZCI6ICI3OWMwMDQ2ZC02MTAwLWYxMTEtODMyZi0wMDBkM2ExZjBlNGMiLA0KICAiRW1haWxBZGRyZXNzIjogImRwb3NvbnRAdW1pY2guZWR1Ig0KfQ%3D%3D&hmac=OGx67Fjle2Q-TecjzGH3Fy0hGtn74HBa3OcGNZ-oCgA=&emci=0ab12423-fcfd-f011-832f-000d3a1f0e4c&emdi=79c0046d-6100-f111-832f-000d3a1f0e4c&ceid=6775949>
> team members will share how to participate with confidence, while special
> guest and author, *Julia Zarankin*, will explore beginner birding and the
> love and joy of backyard birds.
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> Taking place February 13–16, *the GBBC*
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> is an inter-organizational effort between Audubon, Cornell Lab of
> Ornithology, and Birds Canada. Anyone can take part in the GBBC, from
> beginning bird watchers to experts, and you can participate from your
> backyard, a public park, or anywhere in the world.
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> Tufted Titmouse. Photo: Maxine Roeder/Audubon Photography Awards
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