Field trips
and other events

Upcoming field trips

• TBA (Wed.): McCormick's Mill. Meeting Place & Time: Colonial Mall Parking Lot behind McDonalds, 8:30 A.M. Coordinator: Jo King

For additional information on upcoming field trips, consult the current Newsletter.

Annual bird surveys

Christmas Bird Count

Every year members of the Augusta Bird Club participate in the international Christmas Bird Count, under the auspices of the National Audubon Society. This survey covers precisely defined areas, and special protocols are observed to ensure that data gathered is consistent from year to year. There are two such areas in Augusta County:

Augusta County CBC Coordinator: John Spahr -- 943-6618 or (jspahr_AT_augustamed.com)

Waynesboro CBC Coordinator: Crista Cabe -- (540) 234-9155 or (ccabe_AT_mbc.edu)

The survey results, along with analytical articles, are published in a special magazine supplement.

Great Backyard Bird Count

The GBBC is usually held in February, sponsored by the National Audubon Society. The results are posted at www.birdcount.org.

Big Spring Day

The BSD is usually held in late April, at the peak of spring migration season, when the maximum number of bird species are present in Augusta County. Participants can choose their own areas, coordinating with Allen Larner.

Breeding Bird Survey

As with the CBC, special protocols are observed. The survey begins in the pre-dawn hours, searching for owls, and lasts all day. This event is also coordinated by Allen Larner.

Augusta Bird Club © 2008

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