BARRIE, ONT. For four days in February, a global event helps motivate people of all ages to head outside and take in a bit of nature.
The Great Backyard Bird Count needs help from the public to collect important data on the wide variety of birds in the region. Participants are encouraged to spend at least 15 minutes contributing to a greater understanding of bird populations worldwide. Georgian Wildlife s Andrew Major says there is no shortage of birds to explore in Simcoe County. We re very lucky living in Simcoe County. We have a variety of birds. Major lists chickadees, nuthatches, goldfinches, bluejays and cardinals as some examples.