It’sChristmas Bird Count Time! This early-winter bird census is a National AudubonSociety community science program that relies on volunteers across the WesternHemisphere to go out over a 24-hour period on one calendar day to count birds.

There are two ChristmasBird Counts in December (and two more in January!). Each Count is organizedby a Compiler who assigns volunteers to specific routes through a 15-milediameter circle. To participate in the Pawling, NY Bird Count, contact Compiler Carena Pooth for details and to sign up at:pawlingcbc@watermanbirdclub.org.

It’sChristmas Bird Count Time! This early-winter bird census is a National AudubonSociety community science program that relies on volunteers across the WesternHemisphere to go out over a 24-hour period on one calendar day to count birds.

There are two ChristmasBird Counts in December (and two more in January!). Each Count is organizedby a Compiler who assigns volunteers to specific routes through a 15-milediameter circle. To participate in the Putnam County, NY Bird Count, contact Compiler Charlie Roberto for details and to sign upat chasrob@optonline.net.

Feeling overwhelmed about all of the climate change talk?
If so, you won’t want to miss our Monthly Lecture on Climate Change. Robert Whittaker will explore the essential facts we need to know to understand global warming and climate change, including the role humans play compared to nature, the current and future consequences and their projected timeline, viable clean energy options to fossil fuels, and finally, specific actions that we can take both as groups and individually to mitigate the damage and protect future generations. Mr. Whittaker is a recently retired trial attorney whose specialty included cases involving complex scientific and medical issues. Trying hundreds of such cases, Mr. Whittaker became skilled at explaining scientific concepts and data in language and using illustrations that non-scientists can easily understand. He now uses that skill as a presenter for the Climate Education Project (CEP).

Please join us at 7:00pm for refreshments; lecture begins at 7:30pm. Katonah Village Library. Cost: Free. Advance registration is not required.

Start the new year right by getting outside to experience life… and nature!

It might be cold, but you’re sure to enjoy our popular Field Trip to Greenwich Point Park with Naturalist Tait Johansson. Last year, our large group saw a couple of owls, including a Great Horned that was sleeping atop a large evergreen. Plus, we’re likely to see Brant, Long-tailed Ducks, scoters, goldeneyes, loons, and other waterbirds, some interesting songbirds, and more!

Depart Bylane at 7am or meet there in the lot on the right after the gatehouse at 8am. Cost: Free. Level of difficulty: Easy. Dress warmly! Please register with Susan at info@bedfordaudubon.org or 914-302-9713.

Embrace the cold weather by cozying up with a novel that has spent over 60 weeks on the New York Times Bestseller List and learn for yourself why this “lyrical debut” is such a hit.

Then come to our Book Club to discuss Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens. This novel is “painfully beautiful… at once a murder mystery, a coming-of-age narrative, and a celebration of nature (NY Times Book Review)

Sips + snacks at 6:30pm; discussion begins at 7:00pm. Cost: Free. Bylane Farm, 35 Todd Rd., Katonah. For planning purposes, please register with Susan at info@bedfordaudubon.org or 914.302.9713.

Jump start your day by coming out on a walk with some friendly people!

Pop over to our Third Thursday’s Bird Walk on Maple Avenue in Katonah to see what’s hanging around! There are no guarantees, but there’s sure to be something to make your day!

Meet at the intersection of Maple Avenue + Reservoir Road (right at the dam). Cost: Free. Level of difficulty: Easy. Please register with Susan at info@bedfordaudubon.orgor 914-302-9713.