In the world of birdwatching, the Christmas Bird Count is a fun highlight of the year. This annual bird census was first launched in 1900. The first bird count involved just 27 people spread over 25 locations in Canada and the US. Since then, the count has grown exponentially, with more than 2,360 locations across the Western Hemisphere participating.
Boreal owl
Today in History
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When ice imitates art
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The sea that acts like a lake
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Firefall at Yosemite
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Mid-Autumn Festival
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A convocation of eagles assembles
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Dad on duty
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Peek-a-boo, I see you!
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Volcán Alcedo giant tortoise, Isabela Island
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Serra de Tramuntana, Balearic Islands, Majorca, Spain
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Schönbrunn Palace Park, Vienna, Austria
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Racing through the five boroughs
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Celebrating the Scottish bard
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Vermilion Lakes, Banff
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Common raven
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Grey seal pup
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International Lighthouse Weekend
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Plitvice Lakes National Park, Croatia
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Fit for a fairytale
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Sunlight turning silver to gold
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Venice Skatepark, Los Angeles, California
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Los Glaciares National Park, Patagonia, Argentina
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A legend sprung from the ground
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Dubrovnik, Croatia
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A public restroom or a tourist spot?
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Whos in this creepy copse?
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An ocean of stars above the desert
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Brown-throated three-toed sloth
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An experiment in sustainability
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J.R.R. Tolkien Day
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The ‘potato chip bird’