Date: 11/9/24 7:59 pm From: Gail Kenny via groups.io <gailgkenny...> Subject: Re: [NWCALBIRD] The 125th Arcata CBC is scheduled for Saturday Dec. 14th 2024
*Compilation dinner location correction:* The compilation dinner for the
Arcata CBC will be held at the Six Rivers Masonic Lodge, 251 Bayside Road,
Arcata, CA
On Fri, Nov 8, 2024 at 8:28 PM Tony Kurz via groups.io <tonyk_71220=
<hotmail.com...> wrote:
> Hello everyone,
>
> We are almost a month away from the 125th Arcata Christmas Bird Count. It
> will be scheduled for *Saturday, December 14th, 2024*. The count covers
> the heart of Humboldt County from south Eureka, Humboldt Bay, Mad River
> bottoms, and north up to McKinleyville.
>
> There is always a good mix of species, with always a few interesting
> rarities to be found. This year we have a Taiga Bean Goose to cross our
> fingers in hopes it may stay long enough for count day! This count usually
> averages 166 species. The last two seasons we totaled very high: 178
> species in 2022 and 183 species in 2023. In the past couple years, we
> have gone over to digitally recording species using eBird as a group. I’d
> like to continue this method. It’s a great way to learn eBird as a tool
> and useful way to collect and arrange data. We will be doing a traditional
> compilation. This will consist of count participants meeting up the
> evening after the count to laugh, eat, tell stories about their day, and go
> over all species observed for day (total tally). I encourage all
> seasoned regulars to participate again and anyone else that may like to
> help. Please email or call me for those interested in helping.
>
> *Compilation details:*
> RRAS will be hosting the compilation dinner. Potluck (optional) as RRAS
> will be providing food and drinks.
> Location: Bayside Grange
> Address: 2297 Jacoby Creek Rd. Bayside, CA
> Time: 5-7pm
>
> They are looking for volunteers to help set up and clean up as well. If
> interested, please contact Kathryn Wendel.
> <katwend82...>
>
> As we get closer to the count, I will update everyone participating on the
> eBird sign in protocol.
>
> Thank you, and good birding.
>
> Tony Kurz
> Arcata CBC compiler
> <tonyk_71220...>
> 559-333-0893
>
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