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Christmas Bird Count

December 21

Get ready to embrace the festive spirit of birdwatching with the Orillia Naturalists’ Club’s annual Christmas Bird Count! This beloved tradition, part of the longest-running citizen science project in North America, invites bird enthusiasts of all levels to contribute to an essential winter bird census.

What to Expect:

Team Up: Join one of our birding teams led by experienced guides who will help you spot and identify various bird species.
Explore Local Habitats: Wander through Orillia’s beautiful parks, woodlands, and urban areas as we search for both common and rare winter bird species.
Record & Contribute: Help us compile data on bird populations, which contributes to important conservation efforts and helps track changes in bird distributions.

Why Participate?

Enjoy Nature: Experience the joy of winter birdwatching in a friendly, social setting.
Support Conservation: Your observations provide valuable data that supports avian research and conservation initiatives.
Community Spirit: Meet fellow nature enthusiasts and celebrate the season together with hot drinks and festive cheer.

What to Bring:

Warm clothing and sturdy footwear
Binoculars (if you have them)
A notebook or smartphone for recording observations
A sense of adventure and curiosity!

Whether you’re a seasoned birder or new to the hobby, your participation will help make this year’s count a success. Join us in celebrating the wonder of winter birds and make a meaningful contribution to our understanding of local avian life.

Let’s make this Christmas Bird Count a memorable and impactful event together!

Details

Date:
December 21
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Organizer

Orillia Naturalists’ Club
Email:
orillianaturalists@gmail.com
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