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Over a period of four days beginning February 13, hundreds of thousands of birdwatchers — both avid and casual — will grab their notepads or birding apps and head outside to take part in the Great Backyard Bird Count.

This international event, which will take place February 13-16, is an online citizen-science project that was launched in 1998 by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology and the National Audubon Society. It is designed to provide real time data on the global bird population.

During the 2025 count, which drew more than 835,000 participants, 8,078 different species were identified. 

The Total Archery Challenge has brought its unique sporting competition to Vermont's Pico Mountain, and we're along for the adventure with loads of optics for competitors and spectators to test out. 

The Total Archery Challenge is a three-day 3D archery experience geared toward enthusiasts of all skill levels. With four different courses and more than 100 3D archery targets spread across the mountainous terrain, participants ranging from newbies to experts can hone or show off their skills. 

When they're not on one of the courses, we're inviting participants to stop by and get some hands-on experience with some of our favorite optics.