It’s the 14th season for the South Whidbey Christmas Bird Count. Check out how you can participate here.  The alternate day is January 4, if weather is icy/windy on December 28th. Sign up for tasks by Thursday, December 12 with coordinator Govinda Holtby.

Our wish list:

• Team leaders!  We have a couple of sections that are open for team leaders.

• Feeder watchers!  Count birds from the comfort of your living room! Feeder watcher instructions are here.

• Waterfront property. We are hoping  to set up our scopes to get a good sweep of North Saratoga Passage.  Whidbey Shores/Belle’s Beach is a particular area that we need. 

• Intermediate birders who know most birds.

• There is some room for beginning birders. This will be on a first come basis; the earlier you sign up, the more likely you will be in a team.

• And last but not least…bathrooms?  Do you live within the circle, and can offer your bathroom? We want our birders hydrated and caffeinated, and having available loos along the route is very helpful.

• Refreshments for end of day tabulating. Gather to tabulate, enjoy food and share time at 4 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church’s community building on the highway.