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Audubon view detail comment email this

The National Audubon Society Web site is an excellent North American bird conservation resource, providing state-by-state information on bird species that are threatened, endangered, or of special concern. There are Christmas Bird Count reports, conservation and political action programs, a directory of local chapters, a brief biography of John James Audubon, and classroom activities and other materials for children. There are related links and topics in each section.
http://www.audubon.org/
Topics: Animals, Birds, Christmas, Environment, Hobbies, Outdoor Recreation, Sports, Recreation, & Entertainment
Last updated Jun 15, 2005


Audubon Christmas Bird Count view detail comment email this

Official site for the Audubon Society "early-winter bird census, where volunteers follow specified routes through a designated 15-mile (24-km) diameter circle, counting every bird they see or hear all day." Provides background on the count, which occurs annually from December 14 to January 5, and current and historical data from counts. Also includes a bibliography of scientific articles, photo galleries, and documents for compilers. From the Audubon Society.
http://www.audubon.org/bird/cbc/
Topics: Birds, Christmas
Last updated Nov 29, 2007


BirdSource: Birding with a Purpose view detail comment email this

This site allows birders to record their observations in order to assist ornithologists "define bird ranges, populations, migration pathways, and habitat needs." The data from the National Audubon Society's Christmas Bird Count is available for the past 100 years. There are also articles about other counts and various species and color photos and sounds for many birds.
http://www.birdsource.org/
Topics: Birds, Christmas, Hobbies, Outdoor Recreation, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Sports, Recreation, & Entertainment
Last updated Oct 27, 2002




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