Christmas Bird Count

Thursday, December 18 All Day
Throughout Marshall County Christmas Bird Area
(See Below Image)
Registration Fee: FREE
Registration Deadline: December 16 by 4:00 p.m.

For over 125 years, the Audubon Society has held Christmas Bird Counts across the United States. Data gathered from these counts is used to understand bird populations. During the Christmas Bird Count, groups are assigned an area that covers a 15-mile radius; they record as many different birds as possible. The species and numbers are then compiled, sent to the Audubon Society, and documented. The count must happen around Christmas, and groups must pick a specific day for 24 hours to record birds. The date we have selected is December 18. We have multiple bird experts and have divided the quadrant into sections. There are several ways to participate in a birding day. 1. If you are an expert, you can help lead a group. 2. Even if you don’t know birds, you can join an expert and learn about birds along the way. 3. If you have bird feeders at your home, you can watch and record the birds that come to your feeders. You do not have to dedicate 24 hours. You can give as much time as you want. If you are interested in joining us for the bird count on December 18, please get in touch with Emily Herring at 641-752-5490 or ZWhlcnJpbmcgfCBtYXJzaGFsbGNvdW50eWlhICEgZ292 by December 16 at 4:00 p.m. The map below shows you the regions we will be covering. This includes the towns of Marshalltown, Albion, Green Mountain, and Laurel.

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