We need volunteers to scan the fields, skies, backyards, ponds, lakes – anywhere birds might be found. If you live in the circle (see map below), you can be a feeder watcher and count your backyard birds, and/or you can be a field observer and cover a certain section of the count circle by car/on foot. We encourage counters to work in teams – the more eyes the better!
Sign up soon to be a counter!
Call, text, or email Laura Jackson or Mark Bonta, Count Coordinators
• Laura: Phone: 814-494-4439 Email: [email protected]
• Mark: Phone: 814-600-8394 Email: [email protected]
Counters are assigned a section or sub-section of the circle so that counts don’t overlap. Please let Mark or Laura know what section you’d like to cover, and if you are interested in joining a team.
Sections:
1) Northern Altoona/Juniata
2) Bellwood
3) Tyrone to Tipton
4) Sinking Valley
5) Canoe Creek SP
6) Canoe Valley/Lower Trail
7) State Game Lands 166
8) Little Juniata River below Tyrone/Eden Hill
The Tally Rally will be held at the U.S. Hotel Tavern, 401 S. Juniata St., Hollidaysburg, PA 16648. Each person pays for their own dinner. We’ll meet at 6:00 pm in the Gold Room, order from the menu, and after we eat, we will do the bird species tally. Menu: https://www.ushoteltavern.com/tavern-menu/
You don’t have to be a counter to join us, but let Laura know by Saturday, Dec. 16 if you plan to attend because seating is limited.