Great Backyard Bird Count

Lockerly Arboretum is participating in the Audubon Society Great Backyard Bird Count (GBBC) on Saturday, February 13th from 9:00-noon. Members of the Ocmulgee Audubon Society will join us to help beginner and experienced bird watchers compile a list that morning. Last year over 30 species of birds were identified in the Lockerly gardens, including the endangered Brown-headed Nuthatch. 

Bird lists can be submitted using the eBird app. Making a list doesn’t take long- the minimum time is just 15 minutes! We’ll have a few pairs of binoculars to borrow if you don’t have any. Birding is a great activity for children and adults to do together. Children up to age 12 can also try our 
Lockerly Eco-Explorer nature scavenger hunt. 

We’ll be located in the Education Building behind Rose Hill for the GBBC (the barn-like building). Come out and count birds, explore the gardens, and be part of an international birding event.