Omaha Christmas Bird Count
Organized annually by the National Audubon Society, the Christmas Bird Count (CBC) involves thousands of volunteers across North America and beyond who come together to count and document bird species within designated areas. The data collected help researchers monitor the health and status of bird populations, providing valuable insights into the impacts of environmental changes on bird species. If you’re interested in participating, please reach out to Hannah Miller at hmiller@fontenelleforest.org.
If you are an experienced bird counter with an unassigned survey area, report to Fontenelle Forest Nature Center at 1111 Bellevue Blvd N. between 7:30 and 8 a.m. on December 19th, and you'll be assigned a trail. For newer birders, plan to arrive between 8 and 8:30 a.m., and you will join Bob Wells, Hannah Miller, or another experienced counter to survey a trail at Fontenelle Forest. If you're interested in participating, please reach out to Hannah Miller at hmiller@fontenelleforest.org. This event is free to participate in, but if you'd like to explore Fontenelle Forest afterwards, please pay daily admission.
Photo: Dark-eyed Junco by Larry Frame
