Since Jay posted information about the Boise CBC I thought that I’d also
share the information for the Nampa CBC.

This year the Nampa CBC will be held on *Saturday, December 23rd*. We will
be meeting at the Deer Flat National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center at 7:30
AM for area assignments. Cheryl will be in touch with previous attendees so
we will start the process before count day.

The Nampa count is the oldest count in the state; the first count was in
1954. Last year we had a decent count considering the very cold weather.
But as always we hope to best the numbers from the year before.

Once area assignments are made everyone will be heading out by 8:00 AM.
After a day of counting everyone is invited to return to the refuge Visitor
Center for a feast of chili and soup. The evening meal will be ready about
5:00 PM. If you would like to help provide breads, desserts, or salads
please let me know. My phone number is 208-850-5885.

As always, dress for cold weather. And if you would like to do some hiking
around the east end of the refuge please let Cheryl know. People who live
in the count circle but can’t participate in the field count and want to
help with the count are encouraged to participate in a Feeder Watch. Field
participants will be given a map of the count circle and their area at the
morning meeting. Feeder watchers who want to participate can contact Cheryl
at 208-880-5687.

Deer Flat National Wildlife Refuge is located at 13751 Upper Embankment
Road, Nampa.

Denise Hughes – 208-850-5885
Cheryl Huizinga – 208-880-5687

Denise Hughes
Caldwell, Idaho