This Saturday, December 17th, Ozark National Scenic Riverways will host an Audubon Christmas Bird Count. Bird counts began in 1900 as an alternative to hunting, and have continued as a holiday tradition for over 120 years. If you would like to participate, contact count organizer Steve Paes at Steve.Paes@mdc.mo.gov to sign up. Bird counters will meet in the lobby of the ONSR headquarters (404 Watercress Drive, Van Buren, MO 63965) by 8:00 am.
For more information, check out Audubon's Christmas Bird Count website: https://www.audubon.org/conserv.../join-christmas-bird-count
https://www.audubon.org/answers-your-top-questions-about...
Image: A blue jay sits on a fallen branch on a snowy day. Credit: Missouri Department of Conservation
Original source can be found here.
Alerts Sign-up