VA BIRDers,
This may be of interest to many of you.
Kurt Gaskill
FAIRFAX AUDUBON SPONSORS ANNUAL WATERFOWL COUNT --
BIRDERS AND NATURE ENTHUSIASTS TO RALLY FOR A TALLY
Dear NoVa Conservation Partners,
The Fairfax Audubon Society encourages birders and nature enthusiasts in
the Washington, DC area to join volunteer teams on Saturday, December 7th
for a comprehensive Waterfowl Count.
The Fairfax Audubon Society Waterfowl Count will pair novice and expert
birdwatchers of all ages to tally birds within a designated count area.
Morning and all-day teams are being formed to explore locations throughout
Fairfax and Prince William Counties, including the Potomac and Occoquan
watersheds. This is an excellent opportunity for beginner birders, and for
families to work as a team.
Whether a beginner or seasoned bird watcher, volunteers can help make
difference in bird and wildlife habitat conservation by simply doing
something they love---bird watching. Bird watching is hitting an all-time
high in popularity and is the fastest-growing outdoor activity in the U.S.
This good news comes at a time when Audubon studies reveal some waterfowl
species, such as the American Black Duck and Brant, are facing population
declines and habitat loss. The results of the Fairfax Audubon Society
Waterfowl Count will be compiled to better inform studies on Northern
Virginiaâs waterfowl population and trends.
To get involved, please contact the FAS office at (703) 256-6895 or at
fairfaxaud@xxxxxxxxx.
Deblyn Flack
Executive Director
Fairfax Audubon Society
ph: 703/256-6895
fax: 703/256-2060
<A HREF="http://www.fairfaxaudubon.org/";>www.fairfaxaudubon.org</A>
