Petersburg National Battlefield to host Great Backyard Bird Count event
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PRINCE GEORGE COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) -- Attention, all bird watchers! Petersburg National Battlefield is hosting its annual Great Backyard Bird Count in February.
According to the National Park Service, the event allows attendees to practice their birding skills. Beginners are encouraged to attend, as prior experience is not needed.
The submitted count will help scientists better understand and protect birds, according to the count's website.
The event, which will include a bird talk, activities and a count of birds, will begin at 9 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 14 beginning at the Eastern Front Visitor Center.
Birding checklists and trail information will be provided. In addition, a limited number of lender binoculars are available.
Attendees are encouraged to bring their own pair of binoculars if possible.
For more information about the event, visit the National Park Service's website.
Those who cannot attend the event also have the option to hold their own bird count at any time between Feb. 14 and Feb. 17. For more information, visit the count's website.
