The Audubon's 113th annual Christmas Bird Countofficially gets underway tomorrow, December 14th, and runs through January 5th. For ornithologist Vern Laux, it's a whirlwind few weeks, but also an anticipated holiday tradition and a chance to catch up with friends. Of course, it's also an invaluable source of data that scientists use to study everything from evolution to climate change. There are counts all over Cape Cod, Martha's Vineyard, and Nantucket. Find a Christmas Bird Count near you ... then tell us what you saw!
Of course, if you can't make it out for a count, there's still birding excitement to be had. Vern reports white-winged crossbills - usually a rarity in this region - are flocking to the Cape and islands in unprecedented numbers.
