In 1900, an ornithologist suggested replacing the traditional Christmas morning hunt with a "bird census." It's an idea that has been carried out each year since then. The Christmas Bird Count is an important project that contributes to our understanding of bird populations. And you can get involved! 

Links

Join the Christmas Bird Count page

Music in this Episode

•  Cottonwoods — Blue Dot Sessions, via Free Music Archive
•  Labranche — Blue Dot Sessions, via Free Music Archive
•  Cast and Favor — Blue Dot Sessions, via Free Music Archive

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Of Christmases Long, Long Ago: Surprising Traditions from Christmas Past (2025, Lyons Press and Recorded Books) It's Christmas as you've never seen it before, and it makes a great gift for all the Christmas lovers in your life.

Christmas Past: The Fascinating Stories Behind Our Favorite Holiday's Traditions (2022, Lyons Press and Recorded Books)