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Yellowknife’s annual Christmas bird count takes place on Saturday, with Ecology North inviting residents to help spot and tally winter birds across the city.
The count begins at 8:30am at the Ecology North office, 5016 50 Avenue. Participants will be assigned neighbourhoods and can join for all or part of the day.
The free, all-ages event is led by Reid Hildebrandt, an experienced birder who organizes Yellowknife’s annual count. Beginners are welcome.
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Last year marked the 40th anniversary of Yellowknife’s participation in the continent-wide count, which contributes data that conservation biologists use to track bird populations.
Participants are asked to bring binoculars and dress warmly.
More information is available on Ecology North’s Facebook page.
