I have several inquiries about how to tell what counts need help. First, start at http://moumn.org/CBC/locations_map.php . You will be able to see the date of the count and the contact information for the compiler, who can give you more information. The problem is that of 85 counts, I probably have a solid handle on the need for participants for about 20% of the counts. And, have little information on an equal number. The other 60% I probably have a good idea. In the Metro area most of the counts don't need or probably don't need new participants. I suspect that there may be limited openings on the Afton, Hastings, Redwing counts. Outstate, I have heard that Grand Rapids, Little Falls, Mille Lacs, Rice Lake NWR, and Uppgaard WMA need volunteers. Most SW Minnesota counts are small and can use volunteers. Many of the other counts I do not know what's happening. Compilers can put in a note about their need or lack of need of participants, but few do.
Steve Weston On Quigley Lake in Eagan, MN swest...@comcast.net On Sat, Dec 12, 2020 at 3:17 PM Steve Weston <swesto...@gmail.com> wrote: > The 121st annual Audubon Christmas Bird Count starts on Monday (12/14) and > runs through January 5th, although there is only one count scheduled after > the 1st. Minnesota has 85 counts, of which 5 are cancelled due to Covid, > including 2 Wisconsin border counts. Two new counts in SW Minnesota are > Redwood Falls and Murray County. > > Because of Covid induced restrictions, participation opportunities have > been severely reduced. Many counts, including most or all of those in the > Metro Area are full and not accepting new participants. Still, there are > many smaller rural counts that have openings and would welcome > participation. > > Steve Weston > On Quigley Lake in Eagan, MN > swest...@comcast.net > ---- Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html During the pandemic, the MOU encourages you to stay safe, practice social distancing, and continue to bird responsibly.
