"Great Backyard Bird Count", Petroglyph National Monument, Albuquerque

From: Shannon D.
Date: 2007-01-16 17:57:25
Reply: http://www.abqhomelearners.org/reply.php?topic_id=919

Get Ready to “Count Birds for the Record”
Sunday, February 18, 2007 at Rinconada Canyon—8:30 am



What mid-winter activity is fun, easy, free, and helps bird

conservation? What can parents and teachers do with children that can

connect them to a whole new world of natural wonders? This February, the

10th annual Great Backyard Bird Count (GBBC), sponsored by the Cornell

Lab of Ornithology and National Audubon Society, will give everyone a

chance to discover the birds in their neighborhood and “Count for the

Record.”



An important part of America’s Great Backyard is the 730 million acres

of land held in trust by federal agencies including the National Park

Service. Stewardship of this land is important because it supports

significant populations of wild birds. Become a citizen scientist and

join Petroglyph National Monument’s Volunteer birder Lannois Neely and

help count birds for the 10th Annual Great Backyard Bird Count, at the

monument’s Rinconada Canyon. No previous experience is necessary.



Participants should meet at the Rinconada Canyon parking area at 8:30

am. Rinconada Canyon is located at the intersection of Unser Blvd. NW

and St. Joseph Rd. Bring binoculars, water, and dress for the weather

conditions of the day. This hike is ideal for the beginning birder or

family group. Call Susanna Villanueva, Park Ranger at 505-899-0205 ext.

332 for more information. No advanced registration is required.



Participants who want to hone their bird watching skills can learn more

from the GBBC web site, which offers identification tips and access to

photos, sounds, maps, and natural history information on more than 500

bird species. For more information on the Great Backyard Bird Count

visit www.birdsource.org/gbbc



Petroglyph National Monument is cooperatively managed by the National

Park Service and the City of Albuquerque.


Susanna Villanueva
Park Ranger
Petroglyph National Monument
505.899.0205 x332