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December 5, 2018
The annual Christmas Bird Count is returning to Bighorn Canyon NRA this month/NPS

The annual Christmas Bird Count is returning to Bighorn Canyon NRA this month/NPS

After many dedicated years of organizing the Kane Christmas Bird Count, Jennifer and Neil Miller have passed the torch back to Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area in Wyoming and Montana. The Christmas Bird Count will be held on Saturday, December 15.  All birders, or those interested in birding, are welcome to join. 

Participants should plan to meet at the Bighorn Canyon Visitor Center in Lovell, Wyoming, at 7 a.m. to check in, select a route, and enjoy a hot beverage. 

It's recommended that you drive a 4-wheel drive vehicle if possible. If you don’t have a 4-wheel drive vehicle, staff will try to pair you with a team that has one.  At check-in, participants will be asked for their vehicle license number and description, and a cell phone number for safety reasons.

If you're planning to attend, bring binoculars, bird books, spotting scope, camera, lunch, and side dish for dinner, warm clothing & footwear, hat and gloves, and plenty of water and/or warm drinks. A clipboard is handy to record findings. 

The Kane Count Circle is centered around the old town of Kane and extends from roughly Moncur Springs on the west side to Sand Draw near Lovell. It includes a good portion of the Yellowtail habitat. Since pheasant season is still open, wearing hunter orange is a good idea for safety. 

Christmas Bird Counts are held throughout North and South America and the Pacific Islands. They are sponsored by the National Audubon Society.  As a citizen scientist during the Christmas Bird Count, participants identify species at risk, focus public policy, initiate conservation strategies, influence public commitment, and locate birds on the move due to climate change. 

Everyone is welcome - no expertise required. Bring a friend. If you are interested in birding but are unsure of your identification skills, you will be teamed up with others who have birding skills. Contact Christy Fleming at 307-548-5406 or by email at [email protected] for more information about the Kane count.

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