The Audubon Christmas Bird Count is a massive citizen science project with a rich history and deep impact. You can play a part--and you don't have to be an expert! Participate in the Grand Rapids Audubon Club's count on Saturday, Dec. 30, and end 2023 on an exciting, unexpected note!

The Grand Rapids Audubon Club Christmas Bird Count will be held this year on Saturday, December 30, 2023. Once again (after several years of no indoor meetings during Covid-19) the count will open with a meet and greet! The opening will be at the Wittenbach Wege Nature center at 11715 Vergennes Se., Lowell, MI 49331 at 7:30am, and wearing of masks is suggested indoors. 

All area leaders are urged to be represented at the opening so all volunteers can be assigned and get needed forms or instructions. This return of the meet and greet is a great way for birding teams to get excited and pumped up for the day!

Compilation of bird data and lists will be delivered primarily by email to compiler Tom Leggett at tomleggett@hotmail.com. The nature center will be open all day for a break center if needed, but unfortunately, we can still not provide a hot lunch.

The following is a list of guidelines for the general information of the Christmas Bird Count counters: We urge wearing masks when in indoor gatherings; Carpooling should only occur within existing familiar or social “pod” groups; Allow for flexibility as it is not possible to know individual or family situations with respect to their home or family risks.

I hope to see many of you at the count, but the key priority this year is safety of you and others. This will be a great opportunity to spend time birding with friends and family.