| Indian Nations Audubon Society Eastern Oklahoma Muskogee, Tahlequah, Wagoner Fort Gibson & Tenkiller Lakes |
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| Christmas Bird Counts |
| About the Christmas Bird Counts Indian Nations Audubon Society sponsors and/or participates in four Christmas Bird Counts (CBCs) in December of each year. We hope you will consider participating in at least one, as this is a great way to learn about the bird species and their habitats in eastern Oklahoma. These Christmas Bird Counts are listed on the Activities page each year. Indian Nations Audubon Society is involved in four Christmas Bird Counts, as noted below. Results will be posted when available. Click on the link below to view the specific CBC web page: Fort Gibson Lake (Cherokee, Muskogee, & Wagoner counties) Lake Atoka (Coal & Atoka counties) Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge (south of Vian, OK) Broken Bow (Broken Bow, OK & Broken Bow Lake areas) 2006 was the 107th Christmas Bird Count season and is sponsored by the National Audubon Society, Cornell University Lab of Ornithology, Natural Resources Conservation Service, et. al. This is a "Citizen Science" project that is a way for you to connect with the natural world through fun activities that generate vital information for the conservation of birds (and other wildlife). This partnership benefits us all: you will learn about birds by taking part in these science-based activities, and Audubon's science staff gains invaluable information. Most importantly, the birds benefit because it helps Audubon focus on those birds and habitats that need our help most. Birds are a critical indicator of the sustainability and viability of ecosystems. This multi-continental effort provides vital information regarding the health of ecosystems. Last year's 106th CBC included 2,060 "count circles", just like the four listed above that Indian Nations Audubon Society will be participating in. There are now 50,000+ participants, just like you, in North America, Central America, South America, Caribbean Sea islands, and Pacific Ocean islands. The CBC has grown to include areas from above the Arctic Circle to the waters of the Drake Passage off Tierra del Fuego. Even more CBC count circles and participants are expected this year! Goals of the Christmas Bird Counts Engage citizens in gathering information (about bird species and the sustainability & viability of their habitats through a census). Empower citizens to take action on behalf of places important to them and important to wildlife. Foster a new culture of conservation. |
| Black Phoebe 3rd consecutive winter visit! Broken Bow dam McCurtain County Broken Bow Christmas Bird Count December 28, 2006 (Photo by Berlin Heck) |
| Christmas Bird Counts 2006 Results Results will be posted as available. Click on the link below to visit the specific CBC page and view results. Lake Atoka Fort Gibson Lake Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge Broken Bow |
| Rock Wren Broken Bow dam McCurtain County Broken Bow Christmas Bird Count December 28, 2006 (Photo by Lou & Mary Truex) |
| "In God's wildness lies the hope of the world - the great fresh unblighted, unredeemed wilderness." John Muir |
