Year 106 for this nation's Audubon Christmas Bird Count; oldest running
citizen science project in existence.
Ohio's participated since that very first one in 1900.
Dawn to dusk canvas of specific count circle birds: most organized counts
run early in morn and break by noon.

Fri Dec 16  -  7 a.m. (3.5 hrs)
Germantown MetroPark, Nature Center 6910 Boomershine Rd.  Meet at the Nature
Center.  For more information call 937 855-7717.
Visit a newly acquired MetroPark property, and hike cross-country through a
rugged landscape to participate in the Preble County Plus Audubon Christmas
Bird Count.  There will be a small program fee of $5 for participants
wanting their names included in the official report. Unofficial counters and
youth under 18 may participate for free.  Car-pooling may be necessary.
Reservations requested.  Call 937 855-7717.


Please Note: Oxford Christmas Bird Count was omitted from December Oxford
Community Calendar.
Sat Dec 17
Audubon Miami Valley Oxford Christmas Bird Count starts 7:30am from Miami
Ecology Research Center north of Oxford on Somerville Road: first drive on
right after turning off SR 732.  Novice birders join experts covering
portions of the count area.  First time counters do not pay the $6 fee for
data processing, publication fees, and potluck lunch at noon. Bring own
table service and food to share. mailto:[log in to unmask]  513 523 2458


Sun Dec 18
Whitewater Christmas Bird Count just across the Indiana state line covers
Brookville Lake and Whitewater State Park and surrounding areas.
General info: William Buskirk mailto:[log in to unmask]
To carpool from Oxford: 513 523 3740