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7th
Annual Community Bird Census
Join us Friday, December 26,
2008
The goal of this informal bird census is to compile one community bird census list for that day, and to enjoy the beauty of the Island and some birding camaraderie with a nod towards the traditional bird census that Elizabeth Dickens shepherded on the Day after Christmas starting in 1924.
 The
structure and logistics of this year's census includes
four parts. One is free to participate as much (or
as little) as one would like.
- First we will meet at 9:00 A.M. at Settlers Rock
where a spotting scope will be available for some
early morning duck watching. Depending on personal
preference folks may plan a day of bird walks on their
own or team up with others.
- Next Kim will lead a short (1 hour) bird walk for
anyone interested. The location will be announced
while we are at Settler's Rock and will be determined
based on weather and wind direction.
- During the middle of the day, participants will
employ whatever means desirable to make a list of
birds seen that day. The options for making these
observations range from taking one or more walks,
to watching your bird feeder from the warmth of your
house.
- At 4 P.M. we will reassemble at the Block Island
School to compile the list, enjoy some hot cider,
revel in the stories of the day, and peruse the Elizabeth
Dickens Bird Collection.
Anyone wishing to call in his or her Block Island observations
may call Kim Gaffett at 466-2224.
Read
about Block Island Owls
Read About 2007's CBC
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