Winter Bird Count

Step into a winter adventure that refreshes the soul and supports the birds we love! Volunteer with The Grail in contributing to the nation’s longest-running community science project, the Christmas Bird Count. Our group will meet at Grailville, just outside of Loveland, on Thursday December 18 at 8 AM to take a leisurely 1.5 mile hike to look for birds on the property! We will spend the morning identifying, counting, and recording all the birds we see and hear. Partway through, we’ll take a break at The Grail Headquarters to warm up, get warm drinks, and eat treats.

We expect the walk to take about 3 to 4 hours, though you are welcome to head out early if needed. Dress for the weather and bring binoculars! Whether you’re a seasoned birder or just starting out, we have a place for everyone.

Additional groups will be counting at different locations in our circle, which is 15 miles in diameter stretching from Loveland to Morrow to Stonelick. This year we’re running a trial count and inviting more birders to help cover a wider range of habitats in our circle. If you’re interested in helping out at a new location, email robin@grail-us.org.

The data collected from this citizen science effort goes into a historical database that is used in all sorts of bird related projects. See the National Audubon Society web site for more information on what the Christmas Bird Count is all about.