Join our community partner, the Golden Eagle Audubon Society.
Be a part of the longest-running community science program in the world.
For three weeks each winter, people across North America work together to take a snapshot of bird populations. Anyone can participate, and contribute to a data set that fuels science all year!
The Christmas Bird Count (CBC) is performed at more than 2,300 sites each year. GEAS and friends help with counts in southwest Idaho. Learn more.
Boise Christmas Bird Count volunteer registration opens on November 5.
Register now for 2024 Boise Christmas Bird Count
The Christmas Bird Count (CBC) is a long-running community science event. You can add to more than a century of community-gathered data by participating. Learn more about the history of the Christmas Bird Count.
All participants must register in Volunteer Local to participate in the Boise Christmas Bird Count.
REGISTER FOR 2024 BOISE CHRISTMAS BIRD COUNT
There is a specific methodology to the CBC. Each count takes place in an established 15-mile diameter circle. Volunteers count every bird they see or hear all day. It's not just a species tally—all birds are counted all day, giving an indication of the total number of birds in the circle that day.
All data will be collected in Cornell Lab eBird. Not every counter will need to use eBird, but many will. To help you get ready, we are hosting a special data collection class for CBC Counters on Dec. 3 at 6:00 pm. on Zoom. You will get the link when you register. You need to have basic eBird skills already.
Orientation for All Counters on December 17
There will be a 1-hour online orientation for all counters on Dec. 17 at 6:00 pm.
There are 14 geographic Zones in the Boise Christmas Bird Count Circle. Scroll down to see the Zone boundaries.
Each Zone will have a Leader and an appropriate number of Team Members to cover the routes. You will sign up for a specific Zone. Please read the description of the Zone count to make sure it suits you.
REGISTER FOR 2024 BOISE CHRISTMAS BIRD COUNT
Alternatively, if your home is within the boundaries of the circle and you use eBird, you can stay at home and report the birds that visit your yard/feeder on count day as long as you registered in Volunteer Local. Feeder Count registration. You can count a Zone and do a Feeder Count if you have time.
Are you new to the Christmas Bird Count? You can join our First Time and Family Count at the MK Nature Center. We will have two counts starting and ending at the MK Nature Center.
More Southwest Idaho Counts
Nampa Christmas Bird Count is December 14
Garden Valley Christmas Bird Count is December 18
Bruneau Christmas Bird Count is December 28
Also please register with Harris Ranch Wildlife Mitigation Association at www.hrwma.org. for eligible homeowner refunds.
