National Audubon Society s Christmas Bird Count Dec 14, 2022

National Audubon Society s Christmas Bird Count

It"s that time again! Grab your binoculars and bird guide and head outside to start counting. The National Audubon Society"s Christmas Bird Count starts on December 14 annually and runs until January 5. Originating as an actual hunt in the 19th century, on Christmas Day in 1900 someone had the bright idea to stop killing the birds and instead just observe them.

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Today in History

Dec 14, 2018Time to count some birds
Dec 14, 2019The Christmas Bird Count begins
Dec 14, 2020I see one!
Dec 14, 2021American robin
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Dec 14, 2024Christmas Bird Count turns 125

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