{"id":183120,"date":"2024-12-16T17:09:32","date_gmt":"2024-12-16T22:09:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/doppleronline.ca\/huntsville\/?p=183120"},"modified":"2024-12-17T00:08:11","modified_gmt":"2024-12-17T05:08:11","slug":"the-annual-christmas-bird-count-is-back","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/doppleronline.ca\/huntsville\/the-annual-christmas-bird-count-is-back\/","title":{"rendered":"Annual Christmas Bird Count is back"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"float: left; margin-right: 14px;\"><strong><broadstreet-zone zone-id=\"45658\" keywords=\"\" soft-keywords=\"true\" zone-alias=\"\"><\/broadstreet-zone><\/strong><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Ontario Nature convenes an incredible network of 150 nature groups in Ontario. These Nature Network groups do all kinds of wonderful things for nature. This holiday season, at least 67 of those groups are leading Christmas Bird Counts (CBCs).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Christmas Bird Count began in 1900, and today it is North America\u2019s longest-running wildlife census. Bird lovers of all ages and skill levels are invited to celebrate the 125th CBC by joining one of the many counts happening across Ontario.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The CBC runs from December 14, 2024 to January 5, 2025. Visit the Ontario Nature website (<a href=\"https:\/\/ontarionature.org\/cbc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ontarionature.org\/cbc<\/a>) to find a Nature Network count near you. For a comprehensive list of counts happening across Canada, visit the Birds Canada website (<a href=\"https:\/\/birdscanada.org\/bird-science\/christmas-bird-count\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">birdscanada.org\/bird-science\/christmas-bird-count<\/a>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Nature Network group counts are a fun way to learn more about birds and support their conservation. Count leaders are friendly and inclusive. Whether you are new to birding or have years of experience, you\u2019ll be welcomed. When you join a count, you get outdoors, spend time with other nature lovers and collect data that informs bird conservation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Scientists use the data collected to monitor the health and status of resident and migratory birds over time. Environmental groups use the data to develop conservation strategies for species in decline and their habitats. The CBC also teaches community scientists about the myriad bird species that live in, and migrate through, their communities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are also some CBCs geared towards kids that are a good way for budding nature lovers to become interested in birding.<\/p>\n\n\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\">Don\u2019t miss out on Doppler!<\/h5>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Sign up <a href=\"https:\/\/doppleronline.ca\/huntsville\/dont-miss-out-on-doppler\/\"><u>here<\/u><\/a> to receive our email digest with links to our most recent stories.<br \/>\nLocal news in your inbox so you don&#8217;t miss anything!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a style=\"background: #5cb85c url('https:\/\/d1iczxrky3cnb2.cloudfront.net\/red_logo.png') no-repeat 37px; color: #fff; text-decoration: none; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; display: inline-block; font-size: 16px; padding: 15px 38px; padding-left: 75px; -webkit-border-radius: 2px; -moz-border-radius: 2px; border-radius: 2px; box-shadow: 0 1px 0 0 #1f5a89; text-shadow: 0 1px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);\" href=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/support-huntsville-doppler\">Click here to support local news<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><broadstreet-zone zone-id=\"45657\" keywords=\"\" soft-keywords=\"true\" zone-alias=\"\"><\/broadstreet-zone>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ontario Nature convenes an incredible network of 150 nature groups in Ontario. 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