FEBRUARY 14TH - Great Backyard Bird Count Day at Angelica

The Great Backyard Bird Count is coming to Reading! Berks Nature is excited to offer special training and a guided bird-watching hike across Angelica Creek Park in celebration of this annual, global science project.

Each year, bird lovers across the world flock together to watch and count birds in their favorite places - from yards to parks to nature preserves. By spending just 15 minutes counting and recording bird sightings, you too can participate in one of the world's largest community-based science projects and help scientists better understand global bird populations.

 

 Drop in to The Nature Place at Angelica Creek Park anytime between 10 AM and 2 PM to explore our Backyard Bird Count learning stations, building confidence in the tools of the trade, before helping with Berks Nature's own bird count in Angelica Creek Park.

 

10 AM - 2 PM : Stop by The Nature Place nature center and rotate between our three learning stations at your own pace:

• eBird Quick‑Start Station – Get help setting up an account, starting a checklist, and submitting data for the GBBC.
• How to Do a Bird Count – Learn how to tally individuals, handle flocks, and choose your count spot.
• Merlin Bird ID Corner – Try Photo ID and Sound ID to practice identifying common winter birds.

 

2 PM : Grab your binoculars and hit the trails with us to count and submit bird sightings in Angelica Creek Park as part of the Great Backyard Bird Count.

This program is perfect for beginners, families, and any lovebirds looking for a unique way to celebrate Valentine's Day. 

 

Can't make it for the full day? Don't worry! The Great Backyard Bird Count runs February 13–16, so you can learn from us and then continue counting in your own backyard or local park throughout the weekend.