Citizen Science

Urban Bird Surveys

Join an urban bird survey to count birds and observe patterns throughout the year. Learn more.

Houston Urban Bird Questions

Explore these challenging questions that invite deeper observation. Learn more.

Hummingbirds at Home

Help discover how climate change affects hummingbirds. Learn more.

Feeder Watch

Count birds on your feeders with people across the nation. Learn more.

Christmas Bird Counts

Join one of many annual counts in our region. Learn more.

Great Backyard Bird Count

Count birds in your backyard on scheduled days throughout the year. Learn more.

Nest Watch

Identify successful nest attempts. Learn more.

Yard Map

Map your own green space and explore resources. Learn more.

Did You Know?

Northern Mockingbirds have been known to so skillfully imitate sounds such as squeaky gate hinges, sirens, and barking dogs that even an acoustical analysis could not tell the difference between the mockingbird and the original sound.

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Test Your Knowledge!

How many birds die annually in window collisions alone?

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Which bird do you observe in your yard most often?

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