Christmas Bird Count Results + Winter Climate Watch

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AMERICAN BIRDS | FALL 2022

Results! Geoff LeBaron’s 122nd Christmas Bird Count Roundup

More than 76,000 people spent thousands of hours between December 14, 2021 and January 5, 2022 counting birds across the Western Hemisphere and U.S. Territories overseas. Read more about the best birds, the newest count circles, and other cool observations from the 122nd Christmas Bird Count.

Steller’s Sea-Eagle.

Curious About Canada? We Got You!

In addition to Geoff’s overall summary, check out Yousif Attia’s summary of the 122nd Christmas Bird Count in Canada.

Common Raven.

Who Saw the Most Birds?

Want to know about high counts—which species, how many, and which count observed them? Read on to see Brent Ortego’s roundup of high counts across the United States and Yousif’s from Canada.

Trumpeter Swans.

The 123rd CBC Starts Next Week!

This season’s Christmas Bird Count starts on December 14th, 2022 and runs through January 5th, 2023. Find your nearest count circle on this map and get ready to count some birds!

Tufted Titmouse.

Birders participating in the Christmas Bird Count in Boonton, New Jersey.

Climate Watch is Around the Corner!

The 2023 season of Climate Watch is about to kick off, with the winter count period running from January 15, 2023 to February 15, 2023. Climate Watch helps Audubon scientists understand how climate change is affecting birds in your area and the data you collect is absolutely vital. Learn more about Climate Watch and how to participate here.

Birders participating in the Christmas Bird Count in Boonton, New Jersey.

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The 123rd Christmas Bird Count Collection is Here!

Counting down the days until this year’s Christmas Bird Count? Get ready by sporting this year’s new CBC retail collection! Check out our newest CBC t-shirts, cozy sweatshirts, useful notebooks, and roomy totes. Plus, every purchase supports our mission to protect birds and the places they need. Explore the collection

The 123rd Christmas Bird Count Collection.

Photos from top: Louis Bevier; Ed Oakes/Audubon Photography Awards; Brad Lewis/Audubon Photography Awards; Michele Black/Great Backyard Bird Count; Luke Franke/Audubon