Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Lake Pleasant Christmas Bird Count

Would you like to go birding with others and help count birds for citizen science for a day at Lake Pleasant or the surrounding area? Then sign up for the Jan. 4 Christmas Bird Count!

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 Lake Pleasant CBC includes Lake Pleasant Regional Park and adjacent desert, riparian, and urban habitats. 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 Eric Hough at eric.hough@maricopa.gov. 

For a full list of Christmas Bird Counts around the Phoenix area as they are posted in the coming weeks, visit the following link: https://www.maricopaaudubon.org/christmas-bird-counts

Free with Park Fee