Strawberry Plains Audubon Center
Saturday, January 5th
First Annual Christmas Bird Count
Greetings,
The Audubon Christmas Bird Count (CBC), the nation's longest running community
science bird project, fuels Audubon's work throughout the year. Occurring
annually in over 2,500 locations across the Western Hemisphere, this winter
marks the 119th CBC and we invite you join us for SPAC's first ever Christmas
Bird Count. Hosted by our staff and friends of SPAC, this all-day count will be
in lieu of our Annual Winter Bird Count, expanding its range beyond our
sanctuary boundary in a 15 mile diameter circle centered ~5 miles southeast of
SPAC. The count's location was chosen to provide opportunities to find birds
among Marshall County's varied habitats (e.g., Hudsonville grasslands, Chewalla
Lake Recreation Area, Duck Pond, Holly Springs National Forest and SPAC of
course!). The CBC also provides a great opportunity to engage and educate
volunteers and participants on winter bird species, while highlighting the
importance of community science projects for measuring long-term trends in
species' abundance through time.
Regardless of your skill level, we have a diverse need of bird-counting
abilities including watching feeders, driving ATVs to remote locations at SPAC,
hiking trails at SPAC and on US Forest Service land, and possibly even canoeing
at Chewalla Lake. Please feel free to join even if you cannot commit to
counting all day.
If you plan on birding in the morning, please be at the SPAC Visitor's Center
no later than 6:30 a.m. We will split into groups and head out shortly
thereafter. Additionally, we will provide a light lunch at the Visitor's Center
around noon, and we'll meet again in the evening for the species compilation
and a hearty dinner.
This event is FREE and open to all ages and skill levels. NOTE: We will be in
the elements for several hours hiking, so please dress and plan accordingly.
To register and receive more info, contact Mitch at
mrrobinson@xxxxxxxxxxx<mailto:mrrobinson@xxxxxxxxxxx> or 662-252-1155.
Good Birding,
MRR
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Mitchell Robinson
Conservation Education Manager
W: 662.252.1155
Strawberry Plains Audubon Center
285 Plains Road
Holly Springs, MS
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