Join the Christmas Bird Count

Audubon's 126th Christmas Bird Count will be held from Dec 14, 2025 to January 5, 2026!

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

Click here for a map view of the circles expected to be included in the 126th CBC.

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

Step 1
Read these details to become familiar with Audubon's Christmas Bird Count. You can also sign up to receive a pre-recorded orientation webinar on December 1st to overview the Christmas Bird Count, review what it means to participate, and discuss tips for getting involved. Registrants will also be able to join an optional live Q&A session on December 4th from 7pm-8pm eastern.

Step 2
Check out the CBC circle map 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. Some circles will have registration links where you can sign up directly using a form. 

Step 4
Sign up for American Birds so you can hear about the results of the Christmas Bird Count and other Audubon community science programs!

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