KELSEYVILLE – The Redbud Audubon Society will present a Bird Identification Program on Thursday, Dec. 17, starting at 7 p.m. at the Kelseyville High School, Room 203 in preparation for the annual Christmas Bird Count which takes place on Saturday, Dec. 19.

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, noted Redbud Audubon’s president, Marilyn Waits.

Brad Barnwell will be presenting an updated presentation with new 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 .