The 28th Annual Great Backyard Bird Count is fast approaching.

This is a great opportunity to get out in the community with family and friends and see how many birds you can see. Identify them, count them, and submit your observations online. Your counts to help scientists better understand and protect birds around the world.

If you’re unsure of a species, post pictures on the Kitimat Valley Naturalist Facebook page and get help with identification.

There are great instructions outlined on birdcount.org.