FYIPlease see below the information about this year's bird count. I have participated the past few years by counting the birds at our back yard feeder. This is acceptable as well as roaming Highland Park and counting as well. No experience needed! *The 122nd Pittsburgh Christmas Bird Count will be held on January 1, 2022* The recent publication entitled “Decline of the North American avifauna” spotlighted the importance of bird monitoring. The remarkable trend data of Audubon’s Christmas Bird Count (CBC) is used to measure changes in the environment and in bird populations throughout the continent. This information paints a clear picture of bird distribution and abundance, and in the case of the publication, aids in the understanding of the urgency of bird conservation. The success of the CBC and the availability of this data relies on people like you! Please consider joining us for the 2021 Christmas Bird Count on January 1, 2022. Participation is free and experience is not necessary – new birdwatchers can be teamed up with experienced birdwatchers. Counting birds at feeders is also an important part of this count, so you don’t even have to leave your home! Please contact your nearest leader from the list below to get started. To participate in the Pittsburgh Count, please contact one of the following area leaders nearest you: • Fox Chapel – Brian Shema, 412-963-6100; bshema@aswp.org • Franklin Park – Brian Shema, 412-963-6100, bshema@aswp.org • Hampton – Brady Porter, 412-337-7397; porterb@duq.edu; • Indiana – Steve Gosser, 412-855-5220; sgosser72@gmail.com • Kilbuck & Ohio – Paul Brown, 412-963-1979; pmbrown1944@gmail.com • North Park – Meg Scanlon, 724-935-2170; latodami@yahoo.com • Oakmont & Harmar – David Yeany, 814-221-4361; dyeany@paconserve.org • O’Hara – Steve Thomas, 412-782-4696; thomassj22@verizon.net • Penn Hills & Verona – Mike Smith, 412-526-8360; skeetor72@yahoo.com • Frick & Highland Parks – Brian Shema, 412-963-6100, bshema@aswp.org • City of Pittsburgh (Schenley, South Side, Mt. Washington) – Mike Fialkovich, 412-731-3581; mpfial@verizon.net