Christmas Bird Count Prep Talk and Photo Sharing User Submitted Online

Ken Burton leads an interactive discussion of various aspects of the CBC including its history, methodology, and scientific value; this year's modified protocols; tips for counters, especially effort tracking and estimating bird numbers; local counting opportunities; and bird identification as requested. The program will conclude with an opportunity to share a few of your local bird photos from the past year, so pick out your favorites. Ken Burton, a birding guide and guidebook author, has participated in the CBC almost every year since the mid 1970s, including counts in Arizona, California, Indiana, Mexico, and New York.