The Great Backyard Bird Count
We want to hear from you! Share a video about why you participate in the GBBC.
You're invited to share a video of yourself, family, or friends celebrating in the joy of connecting to nature through birds during GBBC. Chosen videos will be edited and put into short promotions for GBBC 2027, when we celebrate our 30th year of birding together. Your video might become famous!
Feel free to speak in the language you are most comfortable using. If speaking in a language other than English, we may follow up with confirmation that we translated your words correctly.
GBBC participants from around the world. Photos clockwise from top left: Vicki Lucas in U.S., Talatu Tende in Nigeria, Ajay Bhushan in India, Paula Brown in Canada, Sergio Castaneda in Mexico, and Andrea Hinek in Colombia.
A chance to win!
All individuals who submit a video in accordance with the Rules and Terms will be entered into a random drawing to win one FREE pair of Zeiss Terra 8x42 binoculars. Binoculars will be distributed after March 15, 2026.
Tips for Recording Your Video
- Your name
- Why you do GBBC & for how many years
- Where you are birding
- Optional: birds you see during GBBC
Make it fun and celebratory! Birding for GBBC is fun and we want to see that come through!
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Use a tool accessible to you-- a cell phone or tablet works great
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Film in a quiet area and hold the camera steady or use a tripod.
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Avoid having bright light directly behind you so you don’t show up as a dark silhouette
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Hold the camera vertically (up and down) when taking the video.
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Look directly into the camera when speaking.
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Avoid fast movements or quick scans of the landscape or birds.
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Include people and/or wild birds in your filming.
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Do a quick test video and make sure your sound comes through ok and your lighting works well.
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Preferred length of 30 - 60 seconds.