Delta Seeks Volunteers for Annual Christmas Bird Count

Citizens Invited to Help Track Birds in Delta

This winter volunteers in Delta are being invited to join the 126th annual Christmas Bird Count (CBC). The count offers a chance for anyone newcomers and experienced bird watchers alike to contribute data on bird species during a single day of coordinated observation.

Organizers say the data gathered helps scientists understand how bird populations are faring over time during the winter months. 

How the Count Works and Who Can Join

Participation is open to all ages and skill levels. Volunteers will either join field groups that survey specified areas or act as “feeder counters,” recording birds spotted from home. 

Count circles cover defined areas around Delta including locations such as marshes, parks, and shorelines — and participants will record all birds they see or hear within the assigned sector on the designated count day.

You can sign up with the local count compiler in advance. Participation is free and often includes support for beginners such as route guidance, bird identification help, and sharing of results afterward. 

Why This Count Matters for Bird Conservation

The Christmas Bird Count is one of the longest-running citizen science programs in North America. Its data helps track long-term trends in bird populations, migration patterns, and more which in turn informs conservation efforts. 

In previous regional counts, participating communities have recorded impressive numbers of species and individuals, demonstrating both biodiversity and the value of community participation. 

How You Can Join Practical Steps

If you live in or near Delta and are interested:

• Contact the local count coordinator listed for the Delta circle (often via a local bird-conservation or naturalist group) to register.
  
• Choose whether to join a field route or serve as a feeder counter from home.
  
• On the count day, record every bird you see or hear in your area even common backyard birds matter.
  

Submit your results after the count so they can contribute to the national conservation database.

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