Previously called the Christmas Bird Count, the 2024-2025 season will mark the 175th year of this annual event and the 77th year that Green Mountain Audubon Society (GMAS) has participated. There are over 20 15-mile-wide circles in the State of Vermont. Within each circle, participants tally all birds seen or heard that day following established protocols to ensure consistent data collection that helps provide data on the health of that particular population. Data collected by participants over the years contribute to one of only two large existing pools of information used by ornithologists and conservation biologists to protect birds and their habitats. 

On December 15, 2024 birders and nature enthusiasts in the Burlington area will join this tradition. The Burlington circle, organized by GMAS, is split into multiple sectors. Sector leaders gather participant data and submit the collective observations to a compiler who then submits the information to the National Audubon Society. Feeder counting is permitted if your home is within the boundaries of the counting circle. 

If you are interested in joining our count, please contact Sarah Schmidt at  BurlingtonWBC@gmail.com

For an overview follow the link below:

https://www.audubon.org/community-science/christmas-bird-count/join-christmas-bird-count