CHRISTMAS BIRD COUNT

Bird watchers are flocking to the fields of Minnesota for the 108th annual Christmas Bird Count. Department of Natural Resources Small Non-Game Specialist Pam Perry said the bird count is to birders what the fishing opener is to anglers or hunting opener is to those who like venison. The Crosby bird count was held on December 15th. The Rice Lake count in Aitkin County is this Saturday, December 29th and the final count of the season in our neck of the woods will be in Pillager next week, on New Year's Day. Get lots more information on-line at the Minnesota Ornithologist's Union web site http://moumn.org. or call Pam at the DNR, 218-833-8728.