The Bird Count!
Posted November 27, 2009 at 12:28 am by Ian Byington
Counters in the snowy 2008 Count....
Barb Jensen wanted you to know the Count is coming up – the first one was in 1900, so let’s keep the tradition alive…here’s more:
Christmas Bird Count – 110 Years of Audubon Counts
Saturday, December 19th!
When we start to see swans it’s time to think Christmas Bird Count! Set this date aside – Saturday, December 19th for the Christmas Bird Count with San Juan Islands Audubon Society. Besides walking around in the snow and climbing over downed trees after a big wind storm you may be the first one to record Western Bluebirds for the count! You don’t necessarily have to go out with a group – you could count birds on your road with your neighbors or by yourself or with your family in you own yard or on your property. So spend part or all of the day with great people counting birds. You don’t have to be an expert but you do have to have enthusiasm for nature.
Even if you don’t count please let us know if you see any of these species the week of the count or let us know ahead of time so we can look for them: small hawks, mourning doves, owls, hummingbirds, sapsuckers, shrikes, jays, and western bluebirds. If you live on the shoreline we need your help with shorebirds and marine birds.
Many routes need better coverage so call today to see what we have for you. For more information and to join call: Barbara Jensen, 378-3068.
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