Audubon Society’s Christmas Bird Count

Having coached both high school and college football, I’ve known coaches with such passion for the game that they’ll go to great lengths (i.e., pouring over magazine articles, newspapers, manuals, attending clinics, watching film for hours in one setting, etc.) to give themselves an edge on becoming a better coach.   

Daviess County's Audubon Society Christmas Bird Count

The same holds true for a birdwatcher, and I am proud to call myself one such avid birder.  And as comical as I look upon this activity as a “sport”, I also know birders who’ll buy every book, watch every film, and scour every part of the planet just to become a better birder.

In the upcoming two weekends during December, the Audubon Society of Daviess County and thirteen other Audubon society’s throughout Kentucky will participate in the 110th Audubon Society Christmas Bird Count.

The Audubon society is strong throughout Western Kentucky since James John Audubon himself lived in Western Kentucky.  The Daviess County Audubon Society is very active and meets monthly.  Its activities include having guest speakers and bird outings.  But one of its more attractive features is that the club makes all members feel special – no matter whether or not his or her identifying skills are novice or expert.

Audubon societies are found throughout America with each member becoming quiet advocates for birds across our great country.  The Audubon Society originated in Kentucky and bird counts have been going on for 110 years, join your Audubon society now and make sure it’s around another 110 years!  

Obbie