Eastern Wisconsin residents are invited to join a 126-year holiday tradition, hosted by the National Audubon Society.
On December 19th, the organization will be hosting its annual Christmas Bird Count.
Data collected by participants over the years contribute to one of only two large existing pools of information notifying ornithologists and conservation biologists of what conservation action is required to protect birds and the places they need.
Birders of all ages and abilities are welcome to contribute to this fun, nationwide community science project, which provides ornithologists with a crucial snapshot of our native bird populations during the winter months.
Each individual count is performed in a count circle with a diameter of 15 miles.
At least ten volunteers, including a compiler to coordinate the process, count in each circle.
There are four such circles in Manitowoc County, and multiple others in the surrounding counties.
For more information and to find a count in the area, visit ChristmasBirdCount.org.
