February 8, 2025

Get Ready for GBBC 2025: Live Q&A Session with Bird Count India Team

Join GBBC India Live Q&A Webinar

Date: Thursday, 13th February, 2025
Time: 7 PM (IST)
YouTube Live: https://www.youtube.com/live/YsSMmraji1k

Presented by: Ashwin Viswanathan, Bird Count India

Bird Count India is excited to invite you to a  Live Q&A Session about GBBC designed for everyone interested in joining this global birding event

About the Webinar: 

The Great Backyard Bird Count is a special 4-day celebration where people across India and the world come together to observe our feathered friends.

New to birding? Want to understand more about the purpose of GBBC? Curious about how many species we can collectively find in the country? New to birding? No worries! Our speakers will walk you through everything—from bird identification tips to how you can participate in this exciting event, to bird identification tips and strategies to maximize coverage in your region or state.

Bring all your questions – there’s no such thing as a silly question in bird watching! Let’s make your first GBBC experience comfortable and enjoyable.

Join us LIVE to get answers about:

  • Observing Birds without being an expert
  • Reporting birds using eBird
  • Participating from your apartment balcony
  • Using apps for bird identification
  • Ways to connect with local birding groups
  • Fun activities to involve your family
  • Introducing new people to birding
  • Strategizing to find maximum birds!

Perfect for:

  • First-time birdwatchers
  • Families with children
  • Nature enthusiasts
  • Anyone curious about birds in their neighborhood
  • Long-time birdwatchers!

We look forward to seeing you on 13th Feb 2025!

Hashtags: #GBBC2025 #GBBCIndia #Birding #CitizenScience 

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