The annual Christmas Bird Count is set for this Monday. Managing editor Tami Roleff says volunteers can choose to count in one of two locations…
Once again, the San Bernardino Valley Audubon Society will hold a Christmas Bird Count in Joshua Tree National Park on Monday, January 2. Counters will meet at 7 a.m. at one of two locations: the Indian Cove Ranger Station, where counters will count birds in the Indian Cove area, 49 Palms Oasis, the Oasis of Mara, and the North Park Entrance area of the park. In-town locations include Knott Sky Park, Luckie Park, the Twentynine Palms Inn. Or counters can meet at the West Park Entrance in Joshua Tree, where they will count birds at Hidden Valley, Lost Horse area, Barker Dam, Keys Ranch, Ryan Ranch area, Queen Valley, Jumbo Rocks, and the Geology Tour Road. Dress warmly and in layers, as it will be cold and possibly windy. Plan on the count being an all-day event. Counters will meet at local restaurants following the bird count to compile their results.
For more information, see http://www.sbvas.net/cbcs
