By Sarah Benal The Great Backyard Bird Count is February 12-15. Led by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology and National Audubon Society, the yearly project collects data on wild birds with the help of people around the world. The Bird Count is informative while it celebrates the birds throughout communities. Heartland Conservation Alliance’s Action Areas focus on the species that contribute to the health of the Blue River, including birds like the ruby throated hummingbird and the