Greater Mohican Christmas Bird Counts
Greater Mohican Audubon Society's area. In keeping with a tradition that
started over 100 years ago in Oberlin, Ohio, CBC participants count the
birds, recording species and numbers. Counts occur on various days,
which allow participants to work more than one count in their area.
The data collected from these counts have provided a basic understanding
of the trends of bird species, i.e. whether a particular specie population is
rising or falling in numbers and/or localities. The "citizen scientists" provide
the leg work for this research data, which would be impossible to cover as
thoroughly, without these knowledgeable volunteers. That being said, it is a
whole heck of a lot of fun too!
starts with a hearty breakfast at Bob Evan's
. . .
and meets again for lunch and further
brainstorming at Funk Country Store. >
must keep accurate records of the species and number of birds seen in their area. Gathering at lunch
to compile their lists, the Mohican CBC meets in the parking lot of Pleasant Hill Dam to call out their
results.(pictured below).
A portion of the
Mohican CBC team
while gathered in the
parking lot. There
were also 2 groups
of Amish birders
who were not
available for
photos. >
A big "Thank you" to
Roger Troutman and
all the participants of
the Wooster and
Mohican CBCs for
allowing me to photo-
document this
important event.
Photos were taken
by Cheryl Harner
and Su Snyder.
CBH
