LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — The Redbud Audubon Society will conduct its 50th annual Christmas Bird Count on Saturday, Dec. 14.
The Christmas Bird Count, or CBC, is a traditional project of Audubon societies around the country.
Previous participants have been sent information about meeting times and places by the count organizers, Brad and Kathy Barnwell, but new participants are welcome.
They can meet at either Anderson Marsh State Historic Park or Clear Lake State Park at 8 a.m. or may participate in smaller individual groups. Email Brad and Kathy at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to reserve your spot or to ask about participating in a smaller group within the count circle.
You can also call Redbud Audubon at 707-805-9410 and leave a message. Someone will return your call.
Newcomers are highly urged to join this effort. If you are new to Lake County and would like to meet people with similar interests, join the count day.
Previous to the bird count, on Thursday, Dec. 12, starting at 7 p.m. Donna Mackiewicz will host a Zoom Bird Identification program. To register, go to www.redbudaudubon.org and click the “register” option on the home page. The link to join the program will be sent to you the day of the program.