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The 2015 Salida Christmas Bird Count is Saturday, December 19, 2015. We will start at 7:00 am and break up into team areas counting birds. The Christmas Bird Count started in 1900 as an alternative to the holiday tradition of shooting birds. This is now the longest running citizen science project in the world. The Salida Count started in 2003 and covers a 15-mile diameter circle. In 2014, a total of 5,380 individual birds were tallied comprising 73 species. Last year 28 volunteers participated. The Salida Count is sponsored by Colorado Parks and Wildlife and the GARNA Birding Club both assisting to provide lunch for the volunteers. To participate please email the compiler, Andrew Mackie at andrewjmackie@gmail.com.
Many GARNA programs require a Liability Release Form be filled out each calendar year.
Your registration is secured upon receipt of payment, as long as there space is still available in a program. If you prefer not to register online (recommended), you may mail a check, made out to “GARNA” to the address below or stop by the office. Please include a note with the program you are registering for. Be aware, some programs sell out quickly, and we cannot confirm your spot with a mailed registration.
PO Box 1522
Salida CO 81201
Cancellation policy:
If we are notified of your need to cancel by 24 hours of program date, your program fee will be refunded except for a $3.00 administrative fee. No refunds within 24 hours or after the event (but most events are transferable). If minimum enrollment has not been met 2 days before program date, programs will be cancelled and we will refund the full amount.
