How did the Christmas Bird Count start?
A As a contest for kids
B As an Audubon family tradition
C As a bird hunt
Before the 20th century, some North Americans organized ‘Christmas side hunts’ in which participants would choose sides, then compete to bag as many birds as possible. In 1900, ornithologist Frank Chapman suggested a bird census instead and the Christmas Bird Count was born.
The correct answer is As a bird hunt.