Since the nearby DeKalb Christmas Bird Count was on the same day as the Rockford Christmas Bird Count, December 15th, it was one we had to miss. Mike Andrews, compiler for the count, let us know how their day went. They had 21 people out in the field and 4 feeder watchers this year. There
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Rockford Christmas Bird Count
The Rockford Christmas Bird Count took place on Saturday, December 15th in our home town of Rockford, Illinois. This is our second of four counts this season. The Birdfreak Team was split into two groups so we were able to see a wide variety of birds. It snowed from the time we began (around 7
Lost Mound Christmas Bird Count
This is a recap of our first of four Christmas Bird Counts (CBCs). This year marks the 108th year for Christmas Bird Counts. The Lost Mound is located in northwestern Illinois, bordering the Mississippi River near the town of Savanna. This area was once a bustling army depot and now is partially a portion of
