Be part of a century-old tradition of counting birds for conservation!
Date: Friday, December 18, 2026
Time: Confirm with count coordinator
Location: Sedona Christmas Bird Count circle — meeting details and assignments provided by the coordinator
To participate or learn more: Email Rich Armstrong at richarmstrong47@gmail.com
Join Northern Arizona Audubon Society (NAAS) for the annual Sedona Christmas Bird Count (CBC), part of one of the world's longest-running community science projects.
Each year, volunteers across the Americas count birds within designated 15-mile-diameter circles. The information collected helps scientists understand changes in bird populations, track long-term trends, and guide conservation efforts.
What does the day involve?
Volunteers work in teams to identify and count birds in assigned areas of the Sedona count circle. Some teams head out early, while others survey during the day. Depending on your location and arrangements with the coordinator, you may also be able to participate as a feeder watcher, counting birds from home.
New to birding? You're welcome!
You don't need to be an expert to participate. Beginners can join experienced birders, and every observation contributes to this important conservation effort.
Dress for winter weather and bring comfortable walking shoes, water, snacks, and binoculars if you have them. Your coordinator will provide more details about your assignment and what to expect.
IMPORTANT — How to participate
This is a coordinated volunteer project, and participants must contact the local count coordinator directly.
Please email Rich Armstrong at richarmstrong47@gmail.com to sign up or ask questions.
RSVPing on Meetup or Facebook, or registering through the NAAS website, does NOT register you for the count.
Can't make this count? Join another NAAS Christmas Bird Count!
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Flagstaff/Mt Elden - Saturday, December 18, 2026
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Cottonwood / Jerome — Sunday, December 20, 2026
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Camp Verde — Saturday, January 2, 2027
Learn more about all four counts at northernarizonaaudubon.org/calendar
