It is easy to participate, and you can decide how often to submit bird counts. It is fun to do, can involve the whole family, and it also gives you great opportunities for photos.
Blue Jay/Author Photo
My first 2 count days were Saturday and Sunday, November 4th and 5th. I observed 13 species overall, which is good for the first weekend of the season. As always, it is interesting to see what changes take place as the season progresses.