72nd Boulder Christmas Bird Count, Sunday 15 December 2013

[William Schmoker]

Folks- I'd like to announce the 72nd Boulder CBC, to be held this year on Sunday 15 December. Participants of all experience and ability welcomed, let me know if you would like to lead or join a team! We have our count circle divided into 30+ territories, seeking great coverage in foothills forests and canyons, urban jungles (winter warblers anyone?), plains, lakes, and riparian zones. Some territories involve lots of miles (for example, the state champion x-country-running Such brothers usually put up hiking milage in the high teens) while others (like the ones I aim for…) are way more casual. We also seek feeder watchers so if you live within 7.5 miles of 19th & Alpine and have feeders we could use your count on the 15th!

I've enjoyed hearing some of the history of several Colorado counts. Boulder ran its first count on 24 December 1909. There were some ons and offs in the early years but the count has run every year now since 1950. We have tallied 210 species over the years, and have a strong 100+100 run going (100+ participants and 100+ species.)

Anyway, if interested please drop me a line.

Enjoy- Bill Schmoker, Longmont
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