Christmas Bird Count

The Christmas Bird Count is an annual citizen science project organized by the Audubon Society, where volunteers across North America observe and record the birds they see during a designated period in December. Participants count as many different bird species and individual birds as possible within established geographic areas. This data helps scientists monitor bird populations, track environmental changes, and assess the health of ecosystems over time. The count fosters community engagement while providing valuable information for conservation efforts, making it a collaborative effort to better understand and protect bird diversity during the winter months.