The 117th Christmas
Bird Count starts December 14, 2016
and runs through January 5, 2017. This
longest running Citizen Science survey in the world provides critical data on
population trends. It is organized into circles, and each circle counts as many
birds as possible on one day, either on a predetermined route, or at their
backyard bird feeder. Data is compiled, and used to learn about long-term bird
trends.
If you would like to participate,
check out the searchable map to find a counting
"circle" near you.
Check out Project WILD’s “Bird Song Survey” for a great activity about the purpose of
counting birds for population information.
