Date: 12/1/25 11:14 am From: ceruleanswift via groups.io <ceruleanswift...> Subject: [northbaybirds] Point Reyes Christmas Bird Count - Saturday, December 20th
The Point Reyes Christmas Bird Count(CBC) will be on Saturday, December 20th.
Since 1970 The Point Reyes Christmas Bird Count has been a detailed census of wintering bird populations in parts of Point Reyes National Seashore and other areas in West Marin.
In most years between 190 and 200 species are found in the count circle. Only about a dozen out of the more than two thousand counts across the continent exceed our tally. Totals of some individual species have been the highest of all the counts in the country in certain years. By those standards, the Point Reyes CBC is one of the best in the country.
Finding uncommon or rare birds is somewhat the “icing on the cake” for our count. The main focus and objective of the count is to have an accurate census of all the birds, including the common species, in our area.
Birders of any level are welcome to participate in the count, but should be prepared for a fast paced day in the field, not ideal for beginners. The count is conducted in any weather, except an extremely rainy day with high winds. Registered participants should expect to count even in some rain and cold conditions. To register go to https://www.pointreyescbc.com
