The Redwood Region Audubon Society’s Christmas Bird Count is approaching.
Orientation will be held at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 7 at the Masonic Lodge, 251 Bayside Road, Arcata. Sean McAllister, Tony Kurz and Ken Burton will discuss the Centerville, Arcata and Tall Trees bird counts, which they will be leading. They will also provide information on the Del Norte County and Willow Creek bird counts.
Hot drinks and goodies will be served at 7 p.m., so bring a mug to enjoy cider, cocoa or shade-grown coffee. (Please come fragrance-free.)
To join a count, contact these compilers:
• Arcata on Dec. 17 with Tony Kurz, 559- 333-0893
• Del Norte County on Dec. 18 with Lucas Brug, 707-954-1189
• Willow Creek on Dec. 21 with Birgitte Elbek, 707-267-4140
• Centerville on Jan. 1 with Sean McAllister, 707-496-8790
• Tall Trees on Jan. 3, 4 or 5, with Ken Burton, 707-499-1146.