December 19th was Pasadena Audubon's annual Bird Count (CBC). 2020 marks the 120th year that bird-lovers throughout the world have recorded the birds found in their neighborhoods, making the CBC the longest running citizen science project on earth (audubon.org has details about the history of the count, and the data's value to science and conservation).
There was quite a variety of birds found this year, with a total species count of 167! Among the highlight species...
Lesser Black-backed Gull (gravel pits off the 605 Freeway)
December 19th was Pasadena Audubon's annual Bird Count (CBC). 2020 marks the 120th year that bird-lovers throughout the world have recorded the birds found in their neighborhoods, making the CBC the longest running citizen science project on earth (audubon.org has details about the history of the count, and the data's value to science and conservation).
There was quite a variety of birds found this year, with a total species count of 167! Among the highlight species...