Christmas Bird Count - Itasca State Park

Tuesday, December 19th - 7:30 am until dark (or as long as you are able to take part).

Help us gather data on bird populations in Bemidji! The CBC builds on over 120 years of data, which is used by conservationists to monitor bird populations and ecosystem health. Long-term datasets like this are extremely rare - they are gold for scientists! Do we really count birds? YES! Audubon CBC takes place across the globe. The CBC was invented as an alternative to a holiday bird and wildlife hunting competition. In 1900 an ornithologist, Frank Chapman, proposed a competitive bird census, instead.

The CBC is a great way to get out and enjoy winter in our northern woods! Day of Details: Meet at the Jacob V. Brower Visitor Center lobby between 7:30 and 8 a.m. for assignment of count areas or contact Connie Cox to get an assigned area. For registration, questions, and further details, call 218-699-7259 or email constance.cox@state.mn.us.