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The Schoolyard Birding Challenge (SBC) is a monthly bird watching contest open to
students in all public, private, and home schools in North America. Student participants in
the SBC will work together to observe, identify, and record various bird species found on
their school grounds.
SBC's main objective is to get more young people outside and exploring nature via bird
watching. While this popular hobby provides life long enjoyment for enthusiasts, it also
holds benefits for many people, especially children.
These developmental benefits of birding include:
Afford your students the opportunity to experience the fun and benefits of bird watching
by getting them involved with the NSBC today!
students in all public, private, and home schools in North America. Student participants in
the SBC will work together to observe, identify, and record various bird species found on
their school grounds.
SBC's main objective is to get more young people outside and exploring nature via bird
watching. While this popular hobby provides life long enjoyment for enthusiasts, it also
holds benefits for many people, especially children.
These developmental benefits of birding include:
- exercising observation skills - both visual and auditory
- increased ability to focus on tasks
- improving communication skills
- behavioral and impulse control
- bolstering self-esteem and confidence
- provides relaxation and stress relief opportunities
- positive peer socialization activities
- reinforcing various academic concepts
Afford your students the opportunity to experience the fun and benefits of bird watching
by getting them involved with the NSBC today!
Welcome to the Schoolyard Birding Challenge!
| Online NSBC Submit your SBC entries online! Eastern Region Western Region April submissions must be received by May 12th! |
| The 411 on the SBC! |
| Bringing the joy AND BENEFITS of birding to others. |
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