Join Wil Hershberger and KC Walters for the Inwood Christmas Bird Count at Stauffer’s Marsh Nature Preserve!
PVAS Host: Wil Hershberger and KC Walters
This is a free/donation-based program For ages 8 and older. All youth must be accompanied by an adult. Pre-registration is required and limited to 15 participants.
Join trip leader Wil Hershberger and KC Walters for a guided Christmas Bird Count experience at Stauffer’s Marsh Nature Preserve! This hands-on outing is perfect for anyone interested in becoming part of a time-honored community science tradition. Under Wil’s expert guidance, you’ll learn how to conduct a Christmas Bird Count—from spotting and identifying birds to recording observations that contribute to a nationwide conservation effort.
All are welcome, no birding experience required.
After the count, you’re invited to attend a Zoom meeting in the evening for the optional Tally Rally, where birders from across the Inwood circle gather online to tally the day’s sightings and swap stories from the field.
Come learn, explore, and be part of a festive day of birding and community!
- Walking Distance: 1-1.5 miles
- Pace/Activities: Leisurely (meandering, many breaks to stop and observe)
- Exposure: Partial shade. Some areas of full sun.
- Terrain: Mowed grass/earthen trail Mostly flat, some gentle slopes
- Restroom: No restrooms are available.
- Parking/Where to Meet: The group will assemble by the parking lot.
- What to Bring: Please dress for the weather, wear sturdy walking shoes, and bring along drinking water. Bring binoculars and/or a camera if you have them! You may also want to consider installing free birding apps creating by the Cornell Lab or Ornithology to your mobile device: 1) Merlin (https://merlin.allaboutbirds.org/) and 2) eBird (https://ebird.org/about/ebird-mobile/).
Registration will remain open until the start of the program.
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About Wil Hershberger: Wil has been photographing and recording the natural world for more than a decade and his work has been published in magazines, calendars, and books. His recordings of birds, frogs and insects are archived at the Macaulay Library of Natural Sounds at the Cornell Laboratory of Ornithology. His website can be found at natureimagesandsounds.com