Sue Nielsen Local Journalism Initiative Reporter HILLIARDTON — About 200 bird lovers landed at the Hilliardton Marsh Research and Education Centre (HMREC) to take part in the annual Christmas Bird…
Large crowd flocked to the Marsh for Christmas Bird Count was last modified: January 14th, 2026 by

Brennan Bowen, 9, and his sister Bria, 8, were enjoying playing in the snow at the Hilliardton Marsh Research and Education Centre Christmas Bird Count on December 27. Visitors to the Marsh could take a horse drawn sleigh ride, watch birds being banded and create a craft inside the Visitors Centre. (Staff photo by Sue Nielsen)