The nation's longest-running community science bird project fuels Audubon's work throughout the year. The Christmas Bird Count occurs December 14 to January 5 every season. Rome is excited to work alongside Audubon for our 7th annual Christmas Bird Count! The count will take place Monday, December 16, 2024 from 7:00am – noon.

There is an optional in person meet up at 6:45am at the Visit Rome Visitor Center (1146 County Road D Nekoosa, WI 54457). Coffee, tea, donuts, and snacks will be available.

The count will start promptly at 7:00am and go until noon.

There is an optional post count meet up to compile data at noon at the Visit Rome Visitor Center (1146 County Road D Nekoosa, WI 54457).

To learn more about Audubon’s Christmas Bird Count please visit their website: https://www.audubon.org/community-science/christmas-bird-count

To participate please RSVP by Saturday, December 14, 2024 to cwillard@visitromewi.com