Would you like to go birding with others and help count birds for citizen science for a day in the south Valley? Then sign up for the Dec. 28 Phoenix-Tres Rios Christmas Bird Count! This count includes all of Estrella Mountain Regional Park and the adjacent El Rio Research Area, as well as other locations along the Gila River.
Each winter the National Audubon Society sponsors the Christmas Bird Count (CBC) season from Dec. 14-Jan. 5 across a network of 15-mile diameter count circle areas across the U.S. and Western Hemisphere. The CBC is our country’s longest running community science event and has been happening for over a century!
The Phoenix-Tres Rios CBC encompasses lowland and upland Sonoran Desert, riparian woodland and wetlands, and surrounding urban areas and ponds. Birders of all skill levels and physical ability encouraged to help, with teams comprised of an experienced birder as a leader. Any participation throughout the day is welcome! Team assignments will be arranged before the count so that as many areas are covered as possible. Registration is required. For registration and more details, please contact Marceline VandeWater (marceline@ermaroni.net).
For a full list of other Christmas Bird Counts in the Phoenix area as they are posted in the coming weeks, please visit the following link: https://www.maricopaaudubon.org/christmas-bird-counts