Carlos Guerrero posted: "Trying to think of a way to say "goodbye" to 2023? Try getting out on Sunday, Dec. 31, to participate in the second Christmas Bird Count. "We hope you will consider participating in the Woodland/Davis Christmas Bird Count, sponsored by the National Aud" Daily Democrat
Trying to think of a way to say "goodbye" to 2023? Try getting out on Sunday, Dec. 31, to participate in the second Christmas Bird Count.
"We hope you will consider participating in the Woodland/Davis Christmas Bird Count, sponsored by the National Audubon Society and Cache Creek Conservancy," stated Bruce Christensen, a board member of the Cache Creek Conservancy board of directors as well as an avid "birder."
Christensen reported this year's "count circle" encompasses Woodland, much of Davis, and includes "important habitats" such as Cache Creek Nature Preserve, Woodland Wastewater Treatment Plant, North Davis Pond, West Davis Pond, UC Davis Arboretum, Conaway Ranch, Putah Creek Riparian Reserve, and Woodland Regional Park.
"Perhaps you want to participate but have limited time or desire to be outside for long periods?" asked Christensen. "Do you have a bird feeder in your yard? We would love to have you participate by counting birds that visit your yard on Dec. 31."
All levels of birders, from novice to experienced, are welcomed and encouraged to participate.
During the 2022 bird count, there were 138 species counted in and around Woodland, which included agricultural fields as well as area parks. In all, the survey area was about 15 miles in diameter.
Christensen pushed for the Bird Count in 2022, saying it was a way to help document local species as well as allow others to tour the Cache Creek Nature Preserve.
In 2022, Christensen said the most abundant species were Snow Geese, which were tabulated at 12,572 birds.
There were also large counts for the Red-tailed Hawk (132), American Robin (1,741), Anna's Hummingbird (283), Mourning Dove (516), California Scrub-Jay (509), Horned Lark (519), American Crow (5,857), Cedar Waxwing (683), House Finch (850), Golden-crowned Sparrow (891), White-crowned Sparrow (1,990), and Yellow-rumped Warbler (1,133).
Other birds sighted in the Woodland area included a blue-winged Teal and Peregrine Falcon, Mountain Bluebirds, Yellow-Billed magpies, Black-Crowned Night-Herons, an Iceland Gull and a Glaucous-winged Gull, as well as a long-eared owl and Townsend's Warbler.
Christensen reported the 2023 count will happen regardless of the weather. Those people choosing to go outdoors should bring appropriate clothing, snacks, and a good pair of binoculars or camera with a long-distance lens.
Interested birders should contact Christensen at theriodvm@gmail.com for more information and let him know if the participant wants to be assigned to a team covering a larger area or just focus on their own yard and garden.
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