Great Backyard Bird Count

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Date(s): Sunday, February 15, 2026
Time: 10:00am-2:00pm
Venue: Kensington Metropark
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Every year for a weekend in mid-February, people from around the world take the time to observe birds in their favorite local parks or in their own backyards. The number and kinds of birds they see help scientists better understand bird winter habits, and the count is an excellent way for anyone to contribute to our knowledge of the world around us.

The Kensington Nature Center will be watching to see what birds show up on their feeders or in the nearby area, and would love to have any interested birders (of all experience levels) join them Feel free to stop by the center at any point throughout the day to learn about the birds we’ve seen, to enjoy the warmth of our building, and even to contribute some observations of your own to our bird list!

Fun & Free for all ages (metropark vehicle pass required)

Vehicle admission is $10/day or $40/year for residents of Washtenaw, Oakland, Wayne, Macomb, and Livingston Counties.

• Animals
• Arbor Annie's Highlights
• Elementary
• Free
• High Schoolers
• Middle Schoolers
• Outdoor
• Parents
• Preschoolers

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