Re: [mou-net] Christmas Bird Counts

[Steve Weston]

I just heard from the compiler for Northern Wright County count on January
1st that they still need volunteers. To get contact and other information
go to Moumn.org/CBC and choose the "CBC Calendar" or "CBC Location" to lo
look up a CBC by clicking on count on calendar or on the circle on the map
or entering its name.
Steve Weston
On Quigley Lake in Eagan, MN
swesto...@gmail.com


On Sat, Dec 9, 2023 at 4:51 PM Steve Weston  wrote:

> The Christmas Bird Counts start next Thursday and there is still time to
> get involved with many of the counts. Most Metro Area counts are in
> pretty good shape in terms of volunteers, but the newer local counts of
> Lakeville/Farmington, Minneapolis West, West Hennepin can use help last I
> heard. And, new this year, is Clearwater, which at this point, has no idea
> how much they can cover. While a lot of the eastern Minnesota counts are in
> pretty good shape, counts that have expressed a need for volunteers include
> counts on the Iron Range from Aurora down to Grand Rapids, and Grand
> Marias, Rice Lake, and Winona counts. The Henderson count has set a goal to
> recruit teams to help them cover the circle outside the Ney Nature Center.
> Almost all the western Minnesota counts need help. With some counts, if you
> show up with your car full you could double the participation. If you have
> the time to drive out there and can get in, the Redwood Falls count is
> awesome. They find flocks of some birds that nowhere else in the state
> finds more than one or two. Ortonville and Pipestone could have more
> western accidentals than anywhere in the state, but don't have enough
> birders to find them. Other western counts that have contacted me to help
> them find more participants include Jackson County, Mt. Lake/Windom, Fergus
> Falls, Tamarac Refuge, and Crookston. Good birding!
> Steve Weston
> On Quigley Lake in Eagan, MN
> swesto...@gmail.com
>


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Re: [mou-net] Christmas Bird Counts

[Steve Weston]

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  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
>


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