Training: BBS Methodology - Point Counts [page 17/34] Conducting a BBS Point Count At each BBS stop a 3-minute bird point count is conducted. Use a timer to keep track of the 3-minute time periods. If you have never conducted a 3-min point count before, you should familiarize yourself with the technique prior to conducting a survey. Record only those birds detected during the 3-minute point counts. « Prev - Training Main Menu - Next » U.S. Department of the Interior | U.S. Geological Survey Eastern Ecological Science Center Laurel, MD, USA 20708-4038 BBS Homepage Contact Us Last Modified:  2/5/2023 BBS Privacy Statement