Bonapartes Gulls have been seen on Clear Lake in Lake County, Calif. Photo by Brad Barnwell.

KELSEYVILLE, Calif. – The Redbud Audubon Society will present its annual bird identification program on Thursday, Dec. 15, at the Kelseyville Presbyterian Church Social hall, 5340 Third St. in Kelseyville.

The evening will start with refreshments at 7 p.m. and the meeting at 7:15 p.m.

The program is in preparation for the annual Clear Lake Christmas Bird Count, which takes place on Saturday, Dec. 17.

The bird identification program 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 bird count. Even if you are not, however, learning about common birds is very fun and gratifying.

Brad Barnwell will give a power point presentation featuring amazing photographs of many of Lake County’s birds.

The program emphasizes the field characteristics of birds likely to be seen during the count.

The meeting is open to the public, including people who do not wish to participate in the bird count.

For more information about Redbud Audubon, go to www.redbudaudubon.org.