Citizen Science 
Count bird species at your school or park within a 4-day period February 17-20, 2012. It's free, fun and easy and it helps the birds! Over 60,000 participants enter data each year! Taking part in the Great Backyard Bird Count is a great way to get outside with family and friends, have fun, and help birds!
Join the Ward Museum on Monday, Febrary 20, 2012, from 10 am to noon, to celebrate the Great Backyard Bird Count. Bird watchers and lovers of all ages are invited to the Ward Museum for a fun filled morning of birding activities! Count birds for the 15th annual Great Backyard Bird Count and enjoy birding activities and bird themed crafts. For a promotional flyer click here.
*Registration required by February 17 - Contact 410-742-4988 ext. 100 or jbeebe1@gulls.salisbury.edu
Help scientists better understand pigeon populations. Learn seven color types of pigeons and their history relating to humans. Observe color morphs and behaviors of Rock Doves in the wild. Count how many of each color morph are in a flock and record the number of courting birds.
Choose a type of bird to watch and record its behavior or go for a walk and count how many different types of birds share your space. Learn how to identify common species of birds.
During the breeding season put up birdhouses or look for nests. Monitor the activity inside the nest and collect information on the species like location, type of habitat, and number of eggs/nestlings in the nest to help scientists discover what species are nesting in your region.
Watch any birds, anytime, anywhere year-round and report your sightings online. Record the time, date, and type of bird you see and any other observations. Learn bird identification, distribution, abundance, habitat use, and conservation.
The above citizen science programs are offered through Cornell Lab of Ornithology.