Birds build nests in a remarkable variety of places and an even more remarkable variety of styles and sizes. Some are nearly impossible to see, while others are right out in the open, in places that will leave you scratching your head. When I come upon a nest, my first thought is usually, “What type […]
42 years of Christmas Bird Count at Bernheim Forest
From December 14 to January 5 every year, thousands of birders come out across North America and count every bird they encounter in the Christmas Bird Count (CBC), which was started in 1900 by Frank Chapman. The CBC provides data on population trends of many species of birds across the country. The first Bernheim Forest […]