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Christmas Bird Counts in Utah
| Christmas Bird Count - Audubon Pages | Utah CBC Information & Archives | History of Count |
2025 Christmas Bird Count Schedule
(Click on the count circle for information) .
There is no required fee to participate.
We welcome donations to support the CBC program.
You can donate on the Audubon Website.
* (Information from last year has the count name or information
is in this color
and information from previous years
is at the bottom of this page).
13 December, (Saturday) (Starts on 14 December in 2025)
Evanston WY and UT
Those interested in participating in the annual Evanston Christmas Bird Count (CBC) should meet 8:00 a.m., Saturday December 14th, at the old Down Home Eatery parking lot, 8 miles north of Evanston on Rt. 89 at County Road 103.
The Evanston circle holds the all-time Christmas Bird Count record count for Greater Sage-Grouse, 698 in 1986.
2,787 individual birds and 51 different species were tallied in the Evanston count last year. This will be the 43rd year for the Evanston CBC. About 40% of the count circle is in Utah.
For more details contact Tim Gorman at 307-679-0656 or .
Grand Staricase-Escalante N.M.
Compiler: Marvin Contraras at
Logan
Moab
- Contact event coordinator Marcy Hafner at 435-259-6197 or .
Ogden
- Saturday, Dec. 14, 7:00 am - Ogden Christmas Bird Count. Meet at Denny's (take 21st Street to 1100 W., on the north side by the Flying J Plaza, Ogden) for breakfast and to get your assignment. It is an all day trip, so bring water and lunch.
Salt Lake City
- If you want to volunteer for this count, contact Ian Batterman ( or call or text 920.360.0805) for more information. The CBC is a survey and not a typical birding field trip. The goal is to count all the bird species and individuals in an area, so it is a long and fast-paced day depending on which area you count.
Torrey
- From infomation contract Sandy Borthwick at
(Info from previous year: We will meet at 8 am on the 14th at the Chuckwagon General Store in Torrey. Counting teams will depart that location by no later than 8:15-8:30 am.. As is the tradition for our Torrey CBC, there will be a group potluck the night before the count and a fun post count feed and party at Casa Jay after the count. To find out more contact Count Coordinator Jay Banta at (preferred) or at 4354963600. Map
Zion
- Contact Adam Reimer at . (Info from previous year: This count circle falls within and adjacent to Zion National Park. Individual zones are pre-assigned before count day. Participants that pre-register with the compiler will have the park entrance fee waived. Count tally and pot luck starts at 5 PM in the Zion Nature Center located in the park.)
14 December, (Sunday)
Park City
To register, email Rhea at rhea.cone@usu.edu.
Please note this is not a guided tour and no counts will take place solely on the Swaner Preserve. Participants will be assigned a location at the event and will drive or carpool with others to their assigned location from the EcoCenter, and should be able to identify birds on their own or with their team. Binoculars are available to borrow if you do not have your own.
If you have questions or would like more information, please contact Nate Brown at natebrown3@hotmail.com.
Learn more about the history of the Christmas Bird Count here: CBC History16 December, (Monday)
Bryce Canyon Website
- Please contact Peter Densmore (435-834-4744 ) at Bryce Canyon National Park for more information on the count and how to participate.
(Information form previous year: Whether you are a "bird nerd" or someone who just likes nature and the outdoors, please join Bryce Canyon National Park in continuing the CBC tradition. Several routes are available from strenuous hikes to easy drives. We can match your skills/abilities with other birders to make the day fun and successful.
Free t-shirts will be available for all birders.
The count will begin at 8:00am on Saturday, 12/16 at the Bryce Canyon Visitor Center. The count will occur within a 15-mile diameter circle surrounding Bryce Canyon National Park. Please contact Peter Densmore (435-834-4744 ) at Bryce Canyon National Park for more information on the count and how to participate.)17 December, (Tuesday)
Bears Ears
- Compiler: Chris Quirin at cmquirin@gmail.com
Location: (37.330800, -109.664052)
Morgan
Tuesday, Dec. 17, 7:30/8:00 am - Morgan Christmas Bird Count. Meet at the Utah DWR (515 E. 5300 S., South Ogden) to carpool at 7:30. And/or meet at McDonald's in Morgan, 297 E 300 N, at 8:00 am. This is an all day trip so bring water and lunch.
18 December, (Wednesday)
Kanab
- Contact Lisa Church at .
- Everyone will meet at the BLM Paria River Distrct Conference room 669 S. Highway 89 A 830 am grab data forms and head out, feeder counts welcome. Email, E bird or paper results are welcome
Call Lisa Church (435) 644-1273
Snake Valley, NV and UT
- For information contact Gretchen Baker at 775-234-7541 or email
- (Information from previous year: Description: The Snake Valley Christmas Bird Count (CBC) is located in White Pine County, Nevada, and Millard County, Utah. It includes the towns of Baker, NV and Garrison, UT; some of the eastern side of Great Basin National Park, and Pruess Reservoir. It has habitat from the desert floor - saltbrush, to sagebrush, to pinyon-juniper, to fir-spruce forests or mountain mahogany thickets. There are several creeks, stock ponds, irrigation ditches and a fish rearing station included.
Some years there is enough snow in the higher elevations for skiing bird counters! Bring snowshoes or skis, if you have them, just in case. There are a few pairs of snowshoes for loan up at the Park - Lehman Cave Visitor Center. Don't forget your digital camera and spotting scopes, too. Bring snacks - few businesses are open in the winter. Since we are in such a remote location, we can always use more help! .
The count starts at 8 am and continue throughout the day. If you'd like to sign up or learn more, contact Gretchen Baker at 775-234-7541 or email
Park info; www.nps.gov/grba
Area businesses; www.greatbasinpark.com)19 December, (Thursday)
Bear River Refuge
Meet at the Bear River Refuge Headquarters' parking lot at 9:00am. We will divide into three teams to cover different areas. It is an all day trip, so bring water and lunch.
Boulder
- Compiler: Lisa Young, email ; phone 435-690-0548.
Turning in Data: You can scan and email your results to Lisa or leave them at the front desk of Anasazi State Park in Boulder.
Winter birds are rather scarce as of this writing, so we need as many people beating the bushes (literally) as possible. Hope to hear from you!20 December, (Friday)
Silver Reef . See map.
- Join us for the historic Silver Reef Christmas Bird Count. This count covers diverse habitats in southwest Utah, including ponds, reservoirs, historical sites, red sandstone deserts and cliffs, and usually warm winter weather. Please register with the lead compiler, Marshall Topham, ( ), (435) 632-7841, with your name, contact information, and whether you’re familiar with the area. The CBC is the longest running citizen science effort in the world. Come be a part of the fun this year in southern Utah!
Cedar City
- All birders are welcome to join us on this count. Previous experience is prefered, but we are willing to train new birders. Contact Danielle Finlayson at or phone (801) 231-1911.
20 December, (Saturday)
Ouray National Wildlife Refuge / Green River
- Whether you're a beginning bird watcher or an advanced birder, come and help gather data on birds at the Ouray National Wildlife Refuge! We are partnering with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the National Audubon Society to host the 21st annual Ouray Christmas Bird Count. This will also mark Audubon's 126th Christmas Bird Count. Support over a century's worth of bird conservation work and enjoy a day exploring the great outdoors!
Register Here.
Contact:
- Tonya Kieffer-Selby at 801-995-2972 or email - .
Provo
- The Provo CBC will be on Dec 20th. We will have a tally potluck that evening at 6pm at Utah Lake State Park (a park pass will not be required to attend the potluck). Participants can sign up to participate in the Provo CBC here: Sign-up Link
24 December, (Tueday)
Ogden Valley
- Ogden Valley Christmas Bird Count. Contact Mike Hearell at 801-529-8693 or at utmarshrat@yahoo.com to receive route assignments or additional participation information.
28 December, (Saturday)
St. George
- Please join us for the St. George Christmas Bird Count on Saturday, December 28. We need lots of birders, whether beginners or experts, to find all the feathered beasts using St. George as a winter hideout. The scenery is spectacular and our local naturalists can guide you to the best wintering birds. Please register with the lead compiler, Ken Hinton - ( ), 435-772-1019, leaving your name, contact information, and whether you’re familiar with the area. The CBC is the longest running citizen science effort in the world. Come be a part of the fun this year in southern Utah!
Bear Lake (Utah Count)
- Count circle extends from the Ut-Id line south to Laketown, Ut. About half of the land area is privately owned and half is managed by the USFS, BLM, and SITLA. 40% of the circle is covered by the waters of Bear Lake. Habitats includes lake shoreline, open water, residential, farm, riparian, big sagebrush, mountain brush, aspen and conifer. Count circle is divided into 6 count areas. 55 species and 2,000-3,000 birds are usually counted. December 30, 2018, will be the 22th consecutive count. Contact Dennis D. Austin at 1-435-245-4177.
1 January, (Wednesday)
Antelope Island
- Wednesday, Jan. 1, 8:00 am, Antelope Island Christmas Bird Count. Meet in the parking lot at the entrance to the park. We will divide into teams to cover the area. It is an all day trip, so bring water and lunch.
Jensen /Dinosaur NM
- For information Kathy Paulin at:
- We meet at 0800 at the public welcome center/rest stop on Highway 40 in Jensen, UT. Half-day participation is OK. Most birding is from the road/car, but some walking/hiking is needed.
For more info contact Kathy
Jordan River
- Team leaders set start time and meeting place.
- Folks should contact me for a team assignment and I will match them with a team leader.
- Jeanne.leber@utah.edu
- 801-230-4373 (talk & text)
- 801-532-7384 (home; leave a message)
3 January, (Friday)
Bear Lake (Idaho Count)
- Contact Dennis Austin @ 435-245-4177 or for information and/or sign-up. (The Bear Lake CBC on the Utah side is on December 27th.
Heber Valley (4 Jan 2024)
- Join us at Wasatch Mountain State Park and the surrounding area. We will meet at 8:00 am (until 5 pm) at the Visitor Center located at 1281 Warm Springs Road, Midway, Utah 84049. For more information contact: Kathy Donnell at (435) 654-1791 or .
3 January, (Saturday)
Payson
- The Payson CBC will be Saturday Jan 3rd. We are meeting at the Payson McDonalds at 7:30am to hand out assignments. The sign up link for that CBC is here: Sign-up Link
5 January, (Sunday)
Glen Canyon (Page, AZ)
- Meet at NPS-Glen Canyon headquarters at 0730, on Highway 89 near Page Golf Course. be prepared for cold conditions, bring water, lunch and warm clothes. Some teams will be on Lake Powell or the Colorado River via boats.
Contact: John Spence at John_Spence@nps.gov; 928-608-6267 or Bryum500.JS@gmail.com
Information From Previous Years, ↓ ↓ ↓
6 January, (Thursday)
Fish Springs NWR (Will not be conducted in 2023 or -24)
- Fish Springs NWR CBC Thursday December 15th. Meet at the Fish Springs HQ building at 9am for assignments. For those unfamiliar with the area, Fish Springs NWR is located in a remote and isolated part of the West Desert. Cell phone service is limited or non-existent in the area. Access roads are unpaved and higher clearance vehicles are recommended for traveling to and from the refuge. Contact Keeli Marvel at or Patrick Moffet at to RSVP for the count. Limited overnight lodging is available at the refuge bunkhouse on a first-come first-serve basis. Please contact the Station Manager, Patrick Moffett to sign up for lodging.
7 January, (Friday)
Dead Horse Point
- Looking for experienced birders to be route leaders and welcoming novice birders to join the fun. The count will begin at 8 a.m. and continue until 5 p.m. All participants will need to pack a lunch, dress in layers, and bring lots of water. All participants will receive a free dayuse entry for the Park to be used at a later date. To sign-up to help with the Dead Horse Point State Park CBC, please email Crystal White at crystalwhite@utah.gov by January 2nd.
Pipe Spring National Monument (not being held in 2015)
- From 8 am to 5 pm. "It doesn't take long to cover Pipe Spring - it's only 40 acres... we do some road counts along the county road that goes past the monument and along AZ 389." Contact: Paula Ogden-Muse, "I would like folks to contact me about their interest to be sure that we meet each other at the visitor center at the correct time:" 928-643-7105 x 16 (Monday - Friday) or via email . Poster
Bluff (not held -- 2011 through 2014)
- Come help us count birds in one of the most scenic count areas in the United States. We'll have a pre-count meeting and make count area assignments Sunday evening (12/28) in the Recapture Lodge at 7 p.m. The count will begin at 7 a.m. Monday morning in the north parking lot of the Recapture Lodge and run until dusk.
Recapture Lodge: 250 South Main Street, PO Box 309 Bluff, UT 84512, Phone 435-672-2281, Fax 435-672-2284 Contact: Lu Giddings - 801-423-1682 or .
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