NNYA participates in Christmas Bird Counts, a citizen science project organized by the National Audubon Society. From December 14 through January 5 volunteers across the country help get a snap shot of the bird population. The first CBC was in 1900 and was the idea of ornithologist Frank Chapman. There were 25 counts done that first year. In recent years the number of counts has been over 1,800. Four circles are in the NNYA region and we encourage members and non-members alike to participate in the Christmas Bird Counts. No experience is necessary and it is a great way to get out and enjoy the outdoors during the holidays. Contact one of the CBC compilers below to participate in the 2011 count.
Elizabethtown – Sunday, December 18th. If you are interested in participating in this year’s count, please contact Charlotte Demers at: cdemers@frontiernet.net or (518) 582-2157. The count dinner will be held at the lovingly refurbished Deer’s Head Inn at 5:00 p.m. (bar opens at 4:00)
Ferrisburgh – Saturday, December 17th. The Ferrisburgh count circle includes a swath of Lake Champlain shoreline as far west as Route 22. For information contact John & Pat Thaxton: JPThax5317@aol.com or 518.576.4232.
Massena – Tuesday, December 27th. The 39th annual Massena-Cornwall CBC includes portions of Norfolk, Louisville, and Brasher on the U.S. side of the count circle. Counters and “Feeder Watchers” are needed. To help, contact Eileen Wheeler at 315-386-2482.
Plattsburgh – Sunday, December 18th. The count circle is centered on Route 9 just south of the entrance to the former Plattsburgh Air Base. As the participants in this count do not meet before dispersing to their territories, contact Judy Heintz at (518) 563-5273 or heintzjf@verizon.net to arrange for a territory.
Saranac Lake – Sunday, January 1st, 56th year of this count! Meet in the parking lot at Howard Johnson’s on Route 86 in Lake Placid at 7:00 a.m. sharp, or (preferably) contact the compiler, Larry Master (617) 285-9086; larry@gmail.com ahead of time if you plan to participate. A festive count dinner will be held at a location TBD in Lake Placid on Sunday evening,
Past CBC Results
