Each December, Evergreen Audubon joins birders across the Western Hemisp
here in one of the most beloved community-science traditions—the Christmas
Bird Count (CBC). This year marks our 58th annual count, covering a 15-mile
-diameter circle that extends from Robinson Hill Road on the north to just
south of the Brook Forest Inn, and from near Echo Lake on the west to the b
ottom of Kerr Gulch on the east. Evergreen’s CBC is one of about 2,500 coun
ts held annually across the Americas-and one of roughly fifty in Colorado.<
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How to Participate
On count day, we’ll head out in small field
teams to identify and count as many birds and species as possible within o
ur circle. Everyone is welcome–new and experienced birders alike!
You can participate by: Joining a field team led by one of our Area
Leaders
Counting birds at your home feeders as a Feeder-Counter
Feeder-counters have made a huge difference in our results in rece
nt years, helping us reach record-breaking totals.
Learn More &
amp; Get Involved
White-breasted Nuthatch (c) Chris Marr
Want to learn more or sign up to participate? Join us at the Evergreen Aud
ubon Chapter Meeting on Tuesday, December 1, 2026, at 6:00 pm at the Church
of the Transfiguration (27640 CO-74, Evergreen).
If you can’t attend
the meeting, simply register below, and a CBC Coordinator will contact you
with details. Returning participants may also reach out directly to their
previous Area Leaders. Feeder-counters from prior years will be contacted t
o confirm participation.
The Tally Rally Potluck
Tally Rally time!
After a full da
y in the field, we’ll come together for one of Evergreen Audubon’s favorite
annual events–the Tally Rally Potluck. Enjoy a traditional chili supper al
ong with your favorite appetizers, sides, and desserts as we share the high
lights and tallies from the day.
A Legacy of Discovery
Each y
ear brings new surprises t o our count. Over the past decade, we’ve recorde
d remarkable highlights:
2014: Snow brought down large floc
ks of Pine Grosbeaks and Cassin’s Finches
2015: Mild weather helped
us set a new record with 57 species
2016: “The Year of the Juncos”
– 2,171 counted
2018: Another milestone year with 58 species
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li>2019-2020: Trumpeter Swans and record-high participation during the pandemic
2022: New species—Pacific Wren
2023: Record turno
ut with 86 field participants, adding Lewis’s Woodpecker and Lapland L
ongspur
This year, we’ll again be watching closely for Mountain
Chickadees and Pygmy Nuthatches-two species for which Evergreen has p
roudly held world-record high counts.
To register for the 2026 Evergre
en-Idaho Springs CBC, or to make an inquiry, please email the CBC Coordinat
ors at This email address
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