How a winter bird count became an important tool in tracking climate impacts

With climate change impacting bird migration patterns, experts say the annual Christmas Bird Count plays a significant role in tracking the effects of the changing climate on bird populations.

How a winter bird count became an important tool in tracking climate impacts
A woman in a black parka and a man in an olive green coat stand in an empty field with bare trees in the background. The woman holds binoculars to her eyes and both are looking upward.

With climate change impacting bird migration patterns, experts say the annual Christmas Bird Count plays a significant role in tracking the effects of the changing climate on bird populations.