Started in 1900, the Christmas Bird Count (CBC) is North America’s longest-running Citizen Science project. People in more than 2000 locations throughout the Western Hemisphere participate in the CBC each year.

The information collected by thousands of CBC volunteer participants forms one of the world’s largest sets of wildlife survey data. The results are used by conservation biologists, environmental planners, and naturalists to assess the population trends and distribution of birds.
The CBC in each 24Km diameter Count Circle is planned on a day between December 14 and January 5. Effort for each circle is organized by a Compiler, who is a fellow volunteer (or team of volunteers) at the local level, often supported by a birding club or naturalist organization.

To contribute to bird research in our area, join the Prince Edward Point CBC on Saturday, December 14th. All skill levels from novice to expert are welcomed to this free event.

To register, please contact Dale Smith ([email protected]).

For more information, follow the Birds Canada link – https:/birdscanada.org.