Bundle up, grab your binoculars, and help count Flagstaff's winter birds!
Date: Saturday, December 19, 2026
Time: Confirm with count coordinators - Liz and Elaine
Location: Flagstaff / Mt. Elden Christmas Bird Count circle — meeting details and assignments provided by the coordinators
To participate or learn more: Email Liz and Elaine at mteldencbc@gmail.com
Join Northern Arizona Audubon Society (NAAS) for the annual Flagstaff / Mt. Elden Christmas Bird Count (CBC), part of one of the world's longest-running community science projects.
Each year, bird enthusiasts across the Americas count birds within designated 15-mile-diameter circles. These observations help scientists understand bird population trends, changes in distribution, and the conservation challenges birds face.
What does the day involve?
Volunteers work in assigned areas within the Flagstaff / Mt. Elden count circle, identifying and counting birds throughout the day. Some teams start early, and conditions can be cold or snowy. Depending on your location and arrangements with the coordinators, feeder watching from home may also be an option.
New birders welcome!
You don't need to be an expert to help. Beginners can participate alongside experienced birders, and every pair of eyes and ears makes a difference.
Dress warmly, wear appropriate footwear, and bring water, snacks, and binoculars if available. Your coordinators will provide further instructions based on your assignment.
IMPORTANT — How to participate
Please contact the local count coordinators directly to express your interest and arrange your participation.
Email Liz and Elaine at mteldencbc@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.
NAAS also coordinates three 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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Camp Verde — Saturday, January 2, 2027
Learn more at northernarizonaaudubon.org
