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In winter, on a semi-snowy day three species of Rosy-Finches can often be found just a bit west of Evergreen up in the spruce-fir forest above 8500 ft.  In visiting a few homes up towards Mestaa’ehehe Peak, we saw over 300 Brown-capped and Gray-crowned Rosy-Finches, and a couple of Black Rosies. 

One of the more enjoyable birding ventures to pursue each year is to go out in search of winter raptors. And there are a couple of species that are only found here in the winter: Rough-legged Hawk and Merlin.

The Great Backyard Bird Count (GBBC) is a global four-day event, being held this year from Friday, February 14, through Monday, February 17, 2025. You are encouraged to count birds at your feeders for as little as fifteen minutes during this four-day period.  Results will be found on the Cornell Lab of Ornithology website.

Evergreen Audubon held its annual banquet on January 10th, celebrating 2024’s accomplishments and planning for 2025. The organization saw significant growth, with over 8,300 engagements and a 38% increase in programming. Volunteers were honored for their contributions, and new programs like “Morning Birds & Brews” and “Owl Prowls” were announced for the upcoming year.

The January 10 Banquet celebrated Evergreen Audubon’s achievements with friendship, food, and fun at Hiwan Golf Club. Highlights included a slideshow by Chuck Aid showcasing members’ favorite birds, awards for outstanding contributions to volunteers Linda Engelhart and Andrea Furlong, and recognition for the chapter’s active members. The evening underscored the importance of volunteer efforts in the community.