Date: 11/13/24 11:07 am From: ceruleanswift via groups.io <ceruleanswift...> Subject: [northbaybirds] Point Reyes Christmas Bird Count - December 14th
The Point Reyes Christmas Bird Count(CBC) will be on Saturday,December 14th. Registration is now open.
Since 1970 The Point ReyesChristmas Bird Count has been a detailed census of wintering bird populationsin some of Point Reyes National Seashore and other parts of West Marin.
In most years between 190and 200 species are found in the count circle and in several years the totalhas exceeded 200. Only about a dozen out of the more than two thousandcounts across the continent exceed our tally. Totals of some individual specieshave been the highest of all the counts in the country in certain years. By those standards, the Point Reyes CBC is one of the best in the country.
Finding uncommon or rarebirds is somewhat the “icing on the cake” for our count. The main focusand objective of the count is to have an accurate census of all the birds,including the common species, in our area.
Birders of any level are welcome to participate in the count, but should be prepared for a fast paced day in the field. The count is conducted in any weather, except an extremely rainy day with high winds. Registered participants should expect to count even in some rain and cold conditions. To register go to https://www.pointreyescbc.com
