Christmas Bird Counts - 2024 - 2025

The Christmas Bird Count, organized by the National Audubon Society, occurs December 14 to January 5 and is the nation's longest running citizen science bird project. Find a South Dakota count near you and join in the fun.

DateCBCDetails
12/14/2024Rapid City Christmas Bird CountContact Peg McIntire if not already signed up for an area to count.
12/14/2024Watertown CBCThe first ever Watertown CBC will take place on Saturday, December 14. Volunteers are to meet at the Bramble Part Zoo main entrance at 7:30 for orientation and route assignments. Inexperienced volunteers will be paired with more skilled birders. The event lasts all day with break at noon for lunch, back at the zoo. All are welcome, even if you cannot commit to the entire day. Feeder watchers are also needed.
12/14/2024Sioux Falls CBC85th annual Sioux Falls Christmas Bird Count. Please contact Chris Anderson if you are interested in participating as a field observer or feeder watcher.
12/19/2024Bison CBCWe will meet at the Bentley Building in Bison at 8am.
12/21/2024Sioux Falls CBCRescheduled from 12/14.
12/28/2024Canton CBC13th annual Canton Christmas Bird Count. Please contact Chris Anderson if you are interested in participating as a field observer or feeder watcher.
12/28/2024Harding County CBCHarding County CBC, we will meet next to the post office building in Buffalo
1/4/2025Bison CBC UpdateMoving the Bison CBC due to weather and high winds forecast for the day