The Wildlife Center of Virginia interviews Audubon Society project leader

This year marks the 25th anniversary of the Great Backyard Bird Count, which will take place from Friday, February 18, through Monday, February 21. To celebrate, join the Center on its live events channel throughout the month for a collection of themed virtual programs.

Tomorrow, February 15, at 1:00 p.m. Eastern, Outreach Coordinator Connor Gillespie will be interviewing a very special guest — Becca Rodomsky-Bish.

Becca Rodomsky-Bish, the Cornell Lab of Ornithology’s project leader for the Great Backyard Bird Count, will discuss the history of the Great Backyard Bird Count, its importance, and what you can do to become involved. As Rodomsky-Bish writes on her Audubon website biography, “My background is in environmental education, and the GBBC is a great way to engage backyard bird watchers and help guide people in creating bird-friendly homes and yards.” The event will take place virtually on both the Center’s live events page and Facebook.

The Wildlife Center of Virginia invites the public to visit their Event Calendar page to find more information on when and where to watch the programs: wildlifecenter.org/events

Advice on how to tell if an injured bird is in need of rescue, tips to keep wild birds safe near your home, and more information can be found year-round on the Center’s Wildlife Help and Advice page: wildlifecenter.org/wildlife-help