The Big Sit - a tailgate party for birders.

Whether or not you participated in "The Big Sit!" in October, you might wish to peruse the results from this fun event. The 15th annual Big Sit! occurred Sunday, 11 October, and the reports have been trickling in ever since.

The Big Sit! an annual event hosted by BIRD WATCHER'S DIGEST magazine, and was founded by the New Haven (CT) Bird Club. Some have called the event "a tailgate party for birders."

To take part, participants must remain in a circle 17 feet in diameter for up to 24 hours, counting all the bird species seen or heard within that time period. The simplicity of this event makes it both casual and appealing, especially to newcomers to birding.

Check out the Big Sit! circle summaries along with related links and photos.

Above content from the THE BIRDING COMMUNITY E-BULLETIN: December 2009.

PS - You can hold your own big site any time of the year. The rules are simple, and anyone can participate. Visit the Big Sit home page for more information and a fun video describing the event.