It's almost time for the National Audubon Society's annual Christmas bird counts! Every year from December 14th to January 5, birders have a chance to be involved in citizen science that provides valuable information for research. Participation in a bird count is free and you don't have to be a bird expert to join in! 

More information about bird counts can be found at the National Audubon website here: audubon.org.

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Check out these upcoming counts in Kansas:

• Monday, Dec. 18 from 8 am-4pm @ Cheyenne Bottoms Wildlife Area, Barton County. For more information and to register, go here: wetlandscenter.fhsu.edu. 

• The Wichita Audubon Society lists several upcoming bird counts in various KS cities here: wichitaaudubon.org.