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Group gathers to count birds in the cold

Part of a national initiative
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A bird count was held Dec. 18 in Yorkton.
YORKTON - A small, dedicated group of bird enthusiasts enjoyed a frosty Saturday afternoon on the Yorkton Christmas Bird Count for Kids including Jameson Schoenau (9), Ava (6) and Ewan Hunter (9) who braved the minus 30C temps for the birds.  

During the event, the group counted five busy black-capped chickadees, one white-breasted nuthatch, seven ravens, a group of house sparrows and one dashing male downy woodpecker.

Prior to the event, a large group of bohemian waxwings, two red-breasted nuthatches and three blue jays were spotted in the Logan flats area.

Count results will be submitted to Birds Canada, where they will be used by conservation biologist and naturalists to monitor changes in bird populations and distribution overtime. 

If you’re out on a walk on Logan Green, keep your eye out for these beautiful avian winter residents.

And if you’d like to learn more about birds in our area and the enjoyable past time of birdwatching, visit www.birdscanada.ca or www.birdcount.org or contact the local Yellowhead Flyway Birding Association.

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