December 7: Monthly Meeting and Presentation: Learn about the oldest and largest wildlife survey in the world and how you can help. Alan Knothe, the Chapter bird count coordinator, will speak on the history of the National Christmas Bird Count and how our local chapter participates. You will also learn how to identify some of the rare birds we hope to find on this years count. No birding experience is necessary. Contact Alan at (850) 208-1780 for additional information
The meeting will be held in Room 130 of the student services building (Bldg 400) at the Northwest Florida State College – Niceville campus. Socializing begins at 6:30 PM and the program at 7:00 PM. Admission is free and open to the public. Call or e-mail Dr. Don Baltz at (225) 252-2760, dbaltz@lsu.edu for more information. Please visit our website at Choctawhatcheeaudubon.org and our Facebook page at Choctawhatchee Audubon Society.
December 18: Christmas Bird Count. Contact Alan Knothe, Bird Count Coordinator and you will be assigned to a team participating in the Audubon National Christmas Bird Count covering portions of Okaloosa and Walton Counties. Be a recorder, spotter or species identifier, even a beginning birder can help in this day long event. Call Alan at (850) 208-1780 for additional information. Please visit our website Choctawhatcheeaudubon.org and our Face book page at Choctawhatchee Audubon Society