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Previously, the count was set for Sunday, Dec. 31, but it’s been rescheduled to Friday, Dec. 29,

Warm weather has delayed a spike in waterfowl illness and death, however, bird-watching enthusiasts and scientists alike are keeping an eye on the situation.

Today, Ashland residents got involved in the Christmas bird count.

Volunteers keep longstanding area bird data going strong by taking part in 62st annual Willmar Area Christmas Bird Count.

Thousands of participants will be part of the world’s longest-running wildlife census, which contributes invaluable data to bird population research.

“Counting in octal is just like counting in decimal, if you don’t use your thumbs.” — Tom Lehrer It is with much anticipation the 124th Christmas Bird

Starting in 1900, the Christmas Bird Count is North America's longest-running citizen science project.

It's almost Christmas weekend in Toronto but just before the final holiday showdown, we’re making sure you’re enjoying the most seasonal festivities the city has to offer.

A winter carnival in Dundas Square kicks off this weekend if you would like to take advantage of some milder temperatures this weekend.

Armed with binoculars, spotting scopes, cameras, and notepads, and assisted by experts who immediately can tell the difference between a Western tanager and a goldfinch, or between a Downy woodpecker and its Hairy cousin, devoted birders across the hemisphere will be heading to plots with a 15-mile radius over the next three weeks to see what they can see during the 124th