Friday, January 1st, 2010

Birds and Birding

David Bonter removes a bird from a net at the Braddock Bay Bird Observatory. Photo by Christopher Intagliata.

Grab your binoculars and practice your warbles, it's time for an update on the Christmas Bird Count. The data from these counts have made up a crucial record of how species are moving and surviving. We'll hear from the experts about the species that are missing, migrating or making a comeback. And if you're itching to count some more, there's also project Feederwatch, another citizen science project, which can keep you counting until spring. We'll also take a look at some new technology that makes it easier than ever to identify birds in the field--without carrying a hefty field guide along.