Join the Christmas Bird Count

December 14, 2024 to January 5, 2025

³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ's 125th Christmas Bird Count will be held from Dec 14, 2024 to January 5, 2025!

 The Christmas Bird Count occurs December 14 to January 5 every season.   to receive information and results about all of ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ's community science programs through American Birds, our newsletter by email. ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ partners with Birds Canada, who coordinates all Christmas Bird Counts in Canada. Canadian participants can to learn more. 

Follow these steps to participate in ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ's Christmas Bird Count:


Step 1
Read these details to become familiar with ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ's Christmas Bird Count.


Step 2
Check out the map above to find a count near you. Green and yellow circles are open for new participants, and red circles are full. 


Step 3
To arrange participation contact compilers by email in advance of count day by using the information from the circle pop-ups on the map. 


Step 4
so you can hear about the results of the Christmas Bird Count and other ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ community science programs!


Step 5
Already signed up for a count? Then head over to our  to see photos posted from others who are scouting for or participating in the Christmas Bird Count, and upload your own photos!