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SAT · MAY 9 · 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Global Big Day Bird Count

Schlitz Audubon Nature Center· 1111 E Brown Deer Rd
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Join the world's largest bird count at Wehr Nature Center—no registration needed, just show up!

Part I

The details

About this event

The Global Big Day Bird Count at Wehr Nature Center invites bird enthusiasts of all levels to participate in a worldwide birding event. With over 1.3 million participants from 203 countries, this is a unique opportunity to contribute to global bird research. The event is free and open to everyone, making it a perfect outing for families and individuals alike. Bring your binoculars and enjoy a morning of birdwatching in a beautiful natural setting.

No registration is required, so you can join in for as long or as short a time as you like. The Wehr Nature Center provides a welcoming environment with accessible options for all attendees. Whether you're a seasoned birder or just starting, this event offers a chance to connect with nature and contribute to a meaningful cause.

From the organizer

It’s BIG! Over 1.3 million birders in 203 countries = 7725 species last year in the world’s largest bird count and research project. Join naturalists at Wehr or bird anywhere for as short or long as you want and record your sightings in eBird.

Getting in

  • Free — Just Show Up

  • Drop in anytime — no commitment needed

Pricing details

No fee or registration is required.

Pro tips

  • First-timers

    Arrive by 7:45 am to find parking easily and get oriented. The event starts promptly at 8:00 am, and you'll want time to settle in and join a group if desired.

What's It Actually Like?

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Quiet

Who'll Be There

Families with children, casual bird watchers, local nature lovers, and some dedicated birders. The atmosphere is friendly and welcoming, with a mix of ages and experience levels.

How the Room Feels

Quiet expected

What You'll Leave With

A memory

Part II · The feel

How it feels

The details organizers don't always put in the description — pulled from the room, the crowd, and what people remember afterward.

The room

Library rules. Whispers and a calm body — this is not a talking-out-loud room.

Quiet expected

You'll leave with

A memory

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