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Citizen scientists pitch in for Audubon’s bird count (Bozeman Daily Chronicle)

Amateur and professional bird watchers alike braved bitter cold temperatures in Bozeman this year to conduct the annual Audubon Society Christmas Bird Count.

2009: Buckle up for a bumpy ride (Seattle Times)

Economic woes — of government, businesses and families — are certain to be a major focus in 2009. But lots of other issues are in play, most of them vexing: Sports teams having trouble scoring and a much-watched airliner that hasn't yet flown. Maybe these are the "interesting times" that Chinese curse is all about. Here are some things to keep an eye on in the new year.

Bird watching pays off for children (The Acorn)

Backyard bird-watching with children may pay a number of unexpected dividends. That's because the early experiences in children's lives affect how their brains develop and lay the foundation for intelligence, emotional health and moral development, according to the National Association for the Education of Young Children.

2008: A Year in Review (The News Journal)

A Biden-free look back at people and events in the news this year

Ten tips for birding in the coming new year (Daily Herald)

This column was born five years ago this month, though not in this newspaper. I'm grateful that the Daily Herald picked it up last spring, essentially promoting Words on Birds to the major leagues. In doing so, the paper also recognized that this birding thing is getting serious.