There are eight local Christmas Bird Counts (CBCs), each within defined 15-mile diameter circles that remain constant from year to year. Participants count birds within these areas on select dates between December 14 and January 5.
Your participation is welcome and encouraged, whether you are a seasoned birder or a beginner. Review the following list for count locations and dates. If you would like to take part, contact the area organizer.
Local Count Locations, Count Date, and Contact Information
Bigfork, Dec. 20 Sat, Chris West, chris.w.birder@gmail.com, 608-475-9016
Eureka, Dec. 20 Sat, Ellen Sullivan, ellenlouise1963@gmail.com, 406-291-1794
Glacier (GNP), Dec. 21 Sun, Lisa Bate, Lisa_Bate@nps.gov, 406-888-7833
Kalispell, Jan. 4 Sun, Shannon Donaldson, shannon@flatheadaudubon.org, 406-261-3466
Libby, Dec. 19 Fri, Gene Reckin, gnreckin@gmail.com, 406-291-8482
Ninepipe NWR, Dec. 21 Sun, Jim Oates, oates65@gmail.com, 406-270-7826
Swan (Upper), Dec. 20 Sat, Taylor Tewksbury, taylor@svconnections.org, 406-754-3137
Troy, Jan. 3 Sat, Don Jones, don@donaldmjones.com, 406-546-3832