KELSEYVILLE, Calf. – The December monthly meeting for the Redbud Audubon Society will be the traditional bird identification program.

This is a popular program and is great for both beginners and veterans of birding. It is a wonderful way to get ready to participate in the upcoming Christmas Bird count scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 17.

Join them on Thursday, Dec. 15, for Brad Barnwell’s bird identification presentation.

Refreshments will be offered at 7 p.m. and the program at 7:15 p.m. in the Glebe Social Hall, St. Peter’s Catholic Church, 4085 Main St., Kelseyville.

The program is free and are open to the public.

The bird identification program, presented by local photographer and naturalist Brad Barnwell, is a great way to learn about the common and not-so-common birds of Lake County, especially if you are planning to participate in the Christmas Bird Count.

Even if you are not participating in the bird count, learning about common birds is very fun and gratifying.

Barnwell will give a power point presentation featuring amazing images of many of Lake County’s birds. The program emphasizes the field characteristics of birds likely to be seen during the count.

The Redbud Audubon Society has been holding its annual Christmas Bird Count for decades; this year is the 42nd annual Christmas Bird Count for Redbud Audubon.

Redbud Audubon invites all birders and nature enthusiasts to join in the upcoming Christmas Bird Count; all skill levels are encouraged to participate.

If you are interested in participating in the bird count, call 707-263-8030, leave a message with your phone number and someone will return your call.

After the count, participants are invited to a pizza dinner at 5:30 p.m. at Kelseyville Pizza on State Street to join in the count compilation where the tally of the day’s sightings is compiled.