Audubon Christmas Bird Count 

The first Audubon Christmas Bird Count took place on December 25, 1990. Since then, it has become a scientific tradition that brings together bird enthusiasts from across North America to collect census data of overwintering birds in their local area. This data provides critical information about long-term bird populations for conservationists, and this year Wye Marsh is inviting you to participate in the count at Wye Marsh National Wildlife Area!

Please Join Us!

Everyone wishing to participate is invited to join us at Wye Marsh Visitor Center at 9am on Saturday, December 20. We will walk approximately 5km of trails, recording the birds that we see and hear. All skill levels welcome; binoculars are available to borrow. Those who participate are also invited to join in the holiday potluck and bird count data-sharing extravaganza hosted that evening by Midland-Penetanguishene Field Naturalists, who are the Christmas Bird Count organizers for the North Simcoe region

9:00 am     Meet at Wye Marsh Visitor Center

9:05 am     Review bird count protocols.

9:20 am     Walk the trails and count as a group! All skill levels welcome.

12:00 pm     Return to center for hot chocolate.

12:30 pm     Wrap-up

5:30 pm     MPFN holiday party and bird count compilation at Wye Marsh Visitor Center. Please bring a potluck item if attending.

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For more information please call 705-526-7809