ELKO — Lois Ports knows birds. As the president of Bristlecone Audubon, an Elko-based branch of the National Audubon Society, she heads up educational efforts that encourage Elko residents to appreciate the nature in their backyards.
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Most frequently spotted birds in the 2023 Audubon Christmas Bird Count in Elko County.
Most frequently spotted birds in the 2022 Audubon Christmas Bird Count in Elko County.
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There were 76 Cedar Waxwings spotted in the 2023 Christmas Bird Count in Elko County on Dec. 16, 2023.
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Some 99 American Robins were spotted in the 2023 Christmas Bird Count in Elko County on Dec. 16, 2023.
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