Sometimes all you need is a reason.

A reason to get out and be in nature a little.

A reason to step out the door and take some photos.

There are so many reasons. Sometimes that reason is an event that is occurring at a given time.

If you love birds a perfect reason to get out and experience a little nature and also take some photos one perfect event is the Great Backyard Bird Count.

Go outside. Watch birds. Keep track of birds. Report your findings. Be part of citizen science.

During one time I participated in the Great Backyard Bird Count I watched this Downy Woodpecker cling upside down to this bird feeder eating suet.