The Christmas Bird Count is the world’s longest running Citizen Science Project. The goal of the count is to have fun and learn about birds. As a bonus, the data collected helps scientists and others to track changes in bird populations across North America and around the world.The 2025 Ladner Christmas Bird Count will be held on December 27th.   Birders at all levels of ability are welcome to join the count:

• Field Counters travel and cover a portion of the Count Circle on their own or in a small party, counting all birds they find.
• Feeder Counters record all the birds visiting their feeders or yard from a stationary position.

More eyes are generally better and beginner field counters can help find birds for experts to identify, or can act as a scribe for a more experienced birder. 

To sign up or ask questions, please email the count-coordinator at cbcwhiterock@gmail.com