Wet and Wild at the Christmas Bird Count
Tom Chase is on the hunt for birds
Tom Chase is on the hunt for birds
Swans on a pond are always a good photo op.
Swans on a pond are always a good photo op.
In place and ready to record.
In place and ready to record.
Rob Bierregaard uses his bird call.
Rob Bierregaard uses his bird call.
You have to look closely to see a chickadee.
You have to look closely to see a chickadee.
A turkey vulture soars above.
A turkey vulture soars above.
Luanne Johnson rests a moment but stays watchful.
Luanne Johnson rests a moment but stays watchful.
Rob Bierregard and Tom Chase hit the beach.
Rob Bierregard and Tom Chase hit the beach.
A crow is ready to launch.
A crow is ready to launch.
Covering all the terrain.
Covering all the terrain.
Chris Neill came over from Falmouth for the day.
Chris Neill came over from Falmouth for the day.
Luanne Johnson and Rob Culbert help tally the numbers at the end of the day.
Luanne Johnson and Rob Culbert help tally the numbers at the end of the day.
Birders gather to view the fruits of their labors.
Birders gather to view the fruits of their labors.
A bluejay takes flight.
A bluejay takes flight.
Gus Ben David is a veteran of many bird counts.
Gus Ben David is a veteran of many bird counts.
On Saturday birders covered the Island to count individuals and species in the 59th annual Christmas Bird Count, taking place around the world.