Christmas Bird Count for Kids at NVCA

The Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority’s third annual Christmas Bird Count for Kids takes place Dec. 27, from 9 a.m. to noon at the Tiffin Centre for Conservation, 8195 8th Line, Utopia.

The Christmas Bird Count for Kids is a fun, family-friendly bird-watching event that contributes to scientific bird count data.

The count begins with a mini-workshop on bird identification. Birding experts from the Brereton Field Naturalists will then guide families on a bird count hike through the Tiffin forest. The data collected will be submitted to Bird Studies Canada, and included in the national Christmas Bird Count for Kids database.

Registration is required by Dec. 23. To register, visit www.nvca.on.ca and click on Events & Education. All ages are welcome with parental supervision. A $5 registration fee includes parking fees and hot chocolate. For more information about this event contact the NVCA at 705-424-1479 or events@nvca.on.ca, or visit www.nvca.on.ca.

Photo: Snowy owl by Ashley Hockenberry c/o Ontario Nature