Christmas Bird Count - December 20, 2025 - December 20, 2025

Contact rachel@birding-wv.com with your interest to participate in the Count and attend the Social (request your favorite pie)!

December 20th, 4pm to 6pm, Circle Social with pie and warm drinks in Mount Hope. Check out our circle map, see all the routes, and meet other area Counters.

December 20th, midnight to midnight for any period of time, Christmas Bird Count. Pre-determined routes; details and data collection forms on birding-wv.com/who-we-support/christmas-bird-count.

See the entire Circle Map here: https://arcg.is/0uzfOz0
The count area encircles territory between Beckwith, Mount Hope, Mossy, and Cunard.
Spend as much time as you choose to on Dec 20th. Identify the species of birds you see and count the number of each, from the comfort of home within the circle and/or on an easy driving route adventure discussed and assigned in advance.

The Christmas Bird Count (CBC) is a community science program of the National Audubon Society since 1900. Thousands of volunteers participate within their local circles on their count days. Compiled data is used to better understand bird population changes and trends.

Interested? Contact rachel@birding-wv.com
-Yard feeder counters are fantastic.
-Nocturnal/Owling is an option!
-Field routes/destinations are available.
-Optional fabulous volunteer field guide for beginner counters.

Learn more at https://birding-wv.com/who-we-support/christmas-bird-count