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Once you have registered, click on the following links to download: Christmas Bird Count Checklist PDF format Suggestion: print page one of checklist, turn the paper over and print page two to make a tri-fold checklist. Rare Bird Report Form PDF format This form is needed for any bird not on the checklist, and birds marked on the checklist with an asterisk. Maps KRV CBC map Sector map: KRV CBC circle map with sector descriptions for your GPS unit (download KRV_CBC.kml)		Our annual Christmas Bird Count will be on Sunday, January 4, 2026, dawn to dusk, rain or shine! 48th consecutive year of this count. The count area is a circle 15 miles in diameter, centered in the middle of Isabella Reservoir. Only species and numbers of birds seen within the circle may be counted. Individuals will be assigned smaller areas depending on coverage, some are on foot only. Many birders and scribes are needed to achieve a good count and maintain our high nationally accredited standing. For the past few years, CBC participation has been free, but registration is still required. Your registration is requested by December 20th to properly organize groups for thorough coverage of the entire area. Count Compiler: Reed Tollefson, please email all completed forms to Reed. The results of over 2,000 counts in North America are compiled each year by the National Audubon Society and used to determine the annual distribution and fluctuation in numbers of North American birds. The Kern River Valley count is part of a continent-wide, citizen science, effort, with the published results used to assess the distribution and population of wintering birds. https://www.audubon.org/conservation/history-christmas-bird-count *NOTE: The South Fork CBC on Saturday, January 3, 2026, and is a separate event and coordinated independently by Denise LaBerteaux.				Please share all eBird checklists with KRV.CBC@gmail.com and send your sector compiled information to our Count Co-compilers: You will be invited to join the Trip Report when you register. Please accept. Reed Tollefson rtollefson@audubon.org 760-417-0380 Ali Sheehey natureali@gmail.com 760-417-0268 Your Name Mailing Address Phone Number Email Address What level of birder are you? Experienced Intermediate Beginner Would you prefer to be a feeder watcher? Yes No Would you prefer to be partnered with a more experienced birder? Yes No Are you willing to be partnered with someone else? Yes No
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