Sunrise light on a grove of tufa towers emerging from the water of Mono Lake with soft green and dusty-red wild grasses in the foreground, Canada geese in the shallow water with reflections of the rocky towers, and desert hills in the distance.

Eastside Christmas Bird Counts

Sunrise light on a grove of tufa towers emerging from the water of Mono Lake with soft green and dusty-red wild grasses in the foreground, Canada geese in the shallow water with reflections of the rocky towers, and desert hills in the distance.

It’s citizen science, it’s for the birds, and it’s always a lot of fun … why not join in one of the two upcoming Christmas Bird Counts?

Mono Basin Christmas Bird Count
Tuesday December 21, 2010
Contact: Kristie Nelson

Bishop Christmas Bird Count
Saturday, December 18, 2010
Contact: Chris Howard

Regional bird data is critical to species and habitat protection efforts around the globe, and participating in these bird counts is a great way to make a difference while connecting with regional bird enthusiasts.

Join a Christmas Bird Count on the Eastside.
Love bird watching? Consider joining in the long tradition of Christmas Bird Counts this year. Photo by Arya Degenhardt.

More on National Audubon Society Christmas Bird Counts at Mono Lake.

More on National Audubon Society Christmas Bird Counts.