Kirsten's Sonoma Real Estate Blog

People move to Sonoma Valley and greater Sonoma County for lots of reasons including a slower pace of living and Sonoma's world renowned bounty of locally grown foods and wines.   And then, many folks are drawn to the natural beauty we are blessed with here.   It's not just the landscapes and our stunning valley, hillside and coastal views.  We have such an abundance of plant and animal life that's it's easy to feel naturally at home or "one-with-nature" here.  So, it's only logical that there's growing interest in another upcoming holiday season event:  the Sonoma Valley Christmas Bird Count.

The bird count actually takes place on New Year's Day...from early daylight to dusk.  I participated last year and it was terrific fun, even in the rain.  The day ends with a pot luck gathering at the Sonoma Community Center where birders enjoy...yes...those locally grown foods and wines...while group leaders report their numbers for the tally.  Last year we counted 170 species including these American Goldfinch. 

There's lots more to find out at sonomabirding.org.  The deadline to sign up is this Sunday December 27th.  It's a great alternative to watching football!   Will I see you there?