Extra! Extra! Backyard Birding Many schools, families, and young birders across the country participate in the "Great Backyard Bird Count." While not as long as a "Big Year,"
the "Great Backyard Bird Count" happens every year. It depends on birders and families across the country to watch feeders and other areas
In their yards and count the number of birds they see. Unlike the "Big Year," the goal is not to see who can count the most birds. Instead,
participants in this event work together to help bird experts get a good idea of how birds are doing. Participants are given checklists and enter
their sightings on a website. Called a "citizen-science" project, this event is open to anyone, requires no travel, and happens every year over
one weekend in February.
What is the main idea of the paragraph that begins "Just to clarify," and explains how contestants count sightings? (5 points)
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The contest lasts for only one year and requires little evidence.
These birders use an honor system because most love birding more than winning.
The number of sightings typical "Big Year" birders see is amazing.
The typical records are very hard to break within the timeframe.
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