The 109th annual Christmas Bird Count is scheduled for December 14, 2008 to January 5, 2009. Organized by the National Audubon Society, this all-volunteer effort takes a snapshot of bird populations to monitor their status and distribution across the Western Hemisphere. The results are compiled into a database that is shared with federal, state, and private authorities. Past data can be viewed at the Audubon's website. Counts are open to birders of all skill levels. Novices are placed in groups with more experienced birders. New to CBCs? Join us in the fun! Discover new areas to bird which may not be normally accessible and take advantage of this great opportunity to bird with some of our foremost birding experts. Be part of a long-standing holiday program that ultimately helps protect our extraordinary birds!

2008-2009 Texas Christmas Bird Counts
Last Year's Texas Counts

For First Time Participants

If this is your first time to participate in a Christmas Bird Count, please refer to CBC Basics.

Useful Links

Get Involved! Audubon's longest-running wintertime tradition: on Audubon web site
Christmas Bird Count: Resource Center on Audubon web site
Current Results: Data for the 108th (2007-2008) Count on the Audubon web site
Historical Results: Data for past CBCs on the Audubon web site
How to Start a New Count: Applications need to be received by late summer (Audubon web site)
Resources for Compilers (Audubon web site)
Techniques on How to Conduct a CBC (Patuxent Wildlife Research Center web site)
The Importance of Counting Birds by Robert McFarlane, HAS Houston Bird Survey Coordinator

CBCs Traditionally Held in Texas
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