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Volunteers Spot 174 Bird Species in Christmas Count

1/11/2025

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On December 29, 2024, the spirit of community soared as over 150 volunteers joined the 4th annual Richmond Christmas Bird Count in North Richmond, California, spotting an impressive 174 bird species. This cherished tradition contributes to a century-old national initiative to monitor winter bird populations. In a similar effort, Carlton County, Minnesota, recorded 31 species on January 2, 2025.

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Story summary

On December 29, 2024, the spirit of community soared as over 150 volunteers joined the 4th annual Richmond Christmas Bird Count in North Richmond, California, spotting an impressive 174 bird species. This cherished tradition contributes to a century-old national initiative to monitor winter bird populations. In a similar effort, Carlton County, Minnesota, recorded 31 species on January 2, 2025.