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Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Carefree Christmas Bird Count
December 29, 2025 @ 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Free with Park Fee
Would you like to go birding with others and help count birds for citizen science for a day in the north Valley? Then sign up for the Monday, December 29 Carefree Christmas Bird Count! This count includes Cave Creek Regional Park, Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area, Jewel of the Creek Preserve, and other locations in the surrounding Cave Creek and Carefree area.
Each winter the National Audubon Society sponsors the Christmas Bird Count (CBC) season from Dec. 14-Jan. 5 across a network of 15-mile diameter count circle areas across the U.S. and Western Hemisphere. The CBC is our country’s longest running community science event and has been happening for over a century!
The Carefree CBC encompasses upland Sonoran Desert, riparian woodland, and surrounding rural and urban areas. Birders of all skill levels and physical ability encouraged to help, with teams comprised of an experienced birder as a leader. Any participation throughout the day is welcome! Team assignments will be arranged before the count so that as many areas are covered as possible. Registration is required. For registration and more details, please contact Jen Bruening at: jenabrue@gmail.com
For a full list of other Christmas Bird Counts in the Phoenix area and Arizona, check here for dates as they get posted in the coming weeks: https://www.azfo.org/cbc