Great Backyard Bird Count

The 28th Annual Great Backyard Bird Count begins Friday, February 14 and runs through Monday, February 17! Whether you are an expert or a first-time birder, you can help create a snapshot of avian populations and provide critical information for future conservation efforts just by reporting what you see and hear. It’s free, it’s fun, and it makes a difference!

Spend time in Miami-Dade Parks watching birds and then tell us about them! Deering Estate is part of the Biscayne Bay IBA (Important Bird Area) and the Great Florida Birding and Wildlife Trail (GFBWT), a 2,000-mile, self-guided trail traversing 500 sites located throughout Florida selected for their excellent bird watching, wildlife viewing and educational opportunities.

In as little as 15 minutes, you can observe the birds around you. Then identify, count, and submit them to help scientists better understand and protect birds around the world. Learn more on how to participate

Join Our Live Event!

Join panelists for this one-hour live event to learn how to participate in this exciting global count.

Pick from one of two times:

1. Thursday, February 6, 2025
   7:00 PM ET (4 PM PT)
2. Wednesday, February 12, 2025
   3:00 PM ET (12 PM PT)

2025 Great Backyard Bird Count “How to Participate” Live Event Link