Wind Cave National Park holds 29th annual Christmas Bird Count

  • During Wind Cave National Park’s 29th annual Christmas Bird Count, a total of 57 dark-eyed juncos were recorded by bird count volunteers. Photo by Marcus Heerdt/Fall River County Herald-Star
    During Wind Cave National Park’s 29th annual Christmas Bird Count, a total of 57 dark-eyed juncos were recorded by bird count volunteers. Photo by Marcus Heerdt/Fall River County Herald-Star
    HOT SPRINGS – Wind Cave National Park held its annual Christmas Bird Count on Sunday, Dec. 14. The count is performed each year to document winter birdlife and covers Wind Cave National Park, bordering Black Hills National Forest lands to the west, and southern portions of Custer State Park.“Here at Wind Cave, we utilize this data as an important indicator of the health of our local ...

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