You don't have to be an expert birder to enjoy a Christmas Count. We will put you with an accomplished birder if you are new or not able to lead a group. We encourage all of you to join us!

For all Christmas Counts dress warmly and in layers. Bring lunch and liquids. You don't have to be a red-hot birder to go on one of the counts - the compiler will put you with someone. For other counts, see http://ca.audubon.org/cbcs.htm. This site will be updated as the count dates approach – You may want to check there for the Red Bluff date, which wasn’t available at press time.

Tuesday, December 14 – Marysville.  Contact: Tim Manolis, (916) 485-9009, Ylightfoot@aol.com.

Thursday, December 16 – Eagle Lake.  Contact: Lew Oring, oring@cabnr.unr.edu.

Saturday, December 18 – Oroville. Meet at the Agricultural Commissioner’s Office on Nelson Road just east of Highway 70 at 6:30 AM. Contact Phil Johnson, 530-570-7139 / pjohnsonhardwood@sunset.net.

Saturday, December 18 - Fall River.  Contact: Bob Yutzy, 530-246-2515 / boby@c-zone.net.

Sunday, December 19 - Red Bluff.  Meet at the Holiday Market parking area on Antelope Blvd. in Red Bluff at 7 AM. Contact: Dave Dhanke, 530-528-1838 / dgdahnke@snowcrest.net.

Tuesday, December 21 – Peace Valley. Contact: Pete Sands, 530-846-5142 / Psands@manznet.com.

Saturday, January 1 – Chico. Meet at Chico Creek Nature Center on East 8^th Street at 6:30 AM. Contact Phil Johnson, 530-570-7139 / pjohnsonhardwood@sunset.net.

Monday, January 3 – Redding. Contact: Bill Oliver, 530-241-2187 / boliver@c-zone.net.