Christmas Bird Count

Northern saw-whet owl sitting on an eastern red cedar branch.

Christmas Bird Count could confirm decline in bird species across the St. Louis region

Britny Cordera

The annual Christmas Bird Count runs from Wednesday through Jan. 5. The longest-running citizen science tradition in the nation, it will allow bird watchers to see if there is decline in bird species across the St. Louis region due to avian influenza and global warming.

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Counting Birds This Month Could Let Scientists Know Which Birds Need Help

Eli Chen

An annual winter bird-watching event kicks off this weekend, giving people the chance to learn about birds and collect data for wildlife scientists.Nature…

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Being bird scientist for a day can help make sure that birds are thriving

Eli Chen

Conservation groups are looking for volunteers to contribute their birdwatching skills for the 119th annual Christmas bird count.Between now and Jan. 5,…

Randy Korotev , a research professor at Washington University, is a leading a count on New Year’s Day at the Riverlands Migratory Bird Sanctuary in West Alton. It’s one of about 20 happening in the state.

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Missouri bird lovers join annual Christmas Bird Count

Marissanne Lewis-Thompson

The National Audubon Society’s annual Christmas Bird Count is in full swing, with more than 2,500 counts taking place worldwide. Since 1900, bird…