Скачать или смотреть Behind the Pyramids | Special Episode: Christmas Bird Count with Clayton Leopold

This week on Behind the Pyramids, host Jared Schaller sits down with Moody Gardens’ Conservation Field Biologist, Clayton Leopold, to talk about the upcoming Christmas Bird Count on Galveston Island happening December 16. Go behind the scenes to learn how this citizen science project helps track bird populations and supports conservation efforts in the region.

Tune in to hear:
• What a Christmas Bird Count involves and why it’s important
• Which types of birds are most commonly spotted on Galveston Island
• How biologists ensure accurate counts even with birds constantly on the move
• Observed changes in migration patterns over recent years
• The biggest conservation challenges facing local bird populations
• Success stories and positive outcomes from past bird counts
• How collected data informs conservation decisions
• Tips for getting involved in birding or citizen science

Whether you’re a bird enthusiast, a conservation supporter, or just curious about wildlife on Galveston Island, this episode gives a fascinating inside look at the work Moody Gardens is doing to protect our feathered friends.

Learn more and join a Christmas Bird Count: www.audubon.org/community-science/christmas-bird-count/join-christmas-bird-count