Be part of a century-old tradition of counting birds for conservation!
Date: Saturday, January 2, 2027
Time: Confirm with count coordinators - Kay Hawklee and Denise Violetta
Location: Camp Verde Christmas Bird Count circle — meeting details and assignments provided by the coordinators
To participate or learn more: Email Kay and Denise at kay@birdnaas.org
Start the new year by giving birds a helping hand!
Join Northern Arizona Audubon Society (NAAS) for the annual Camp Verde Christmas Bird Count (CBC) and help contribute to one of the world's longest-running community science projects.
For more than a century, volunteers have been counting birds during the winter season, building an invaluable record of bird populations across the Americas. The data collected helps researchers monitor changes in bird populations and inform conservation decisions.
What does the day involve?
Participants work in teams to survey designated areas within the Camp Verde count circle, identifying and counting the birds they see and hear. Assignments vary, with some teams starting early in the morning. Depending on your location, feeder watching from home may also be possible.
Everyone can contribute!
You don't need years of birding experience to take part. Beginners are welcome and can learn alongside experienced birders. It's a wonderful opportunity to explore local birdlife, meet fellow nature enthusiasts, and contribute to real scientific research.
Bring weather-appropriate clothing, comfortable shoes, water, snacks, and binoculars if you have them. Your coordinators will share details about your assignment.
IMPORTANT — How to participate
This is a coordinated volunteer count, so please contact the local coordinators directly to arrange your participation.
Email Kay and Denise at kay@birdnaas.org to sign up or learn more.
RSVPing on Meetup or Facebook, or registering through the NAAS website, does NOT register you for the count.
Interested in our other Christmas Bird Counts?
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Sedona — Friday, December 18, 2026
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Cottonwood / Jerome — Sunday, December 20, 2026
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Flagstaff / Mt. Elden — Date to be announced
Learn more at northernarizonaaudubon.org.
