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Birding 101 on October Big Day
October 12, 2024 @ 2:00 pm - October 13, 2024 @ 4:00 pm
$10
Looking to get into birding? Join us for a beginner-friendly birding walk on a global day for birding and community science.
We’ll start the afternoon with an introduction to using binoculars (limited pairs are available to borrow from the Nature Centre), the basics on identifying a new-to-you bird species, and how to find them ethically. Then, we’ll head out into the park, practice our bird watching skills, and participate in community science by submitting our species checklist to eBird, a worldwide database of birders’ observations.
October Big Day is a global opportunity to unite around our shared love of birds. During this annual event organized by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, birdwatchers from around the world come together to document as many bird species as possible in a 24-hour period. Last October, nearly 36,000 people from 191 countries submitted more than 83,000 checklists with eBird, demonstrating the power of birds to bring people together. Each year more and more participants join in this global celebration.
Wherever you are on 12 October, take a few minutes to join in this global celebration. Participate from anywhere—even from home! By taking part in October Big Day you’re also celebrating Global Bird Weekend and World Migratory Bird Day. Be a part of the global team and help set a new record for October birding.