Matanuska Valley Christmas Bird Count

125th CBC

The Matanuska Valley Christmas Bird Count is an over 40-year tradition. View reports dating back to 2010 linked below under Count History.

See documents below to learn more about the Christmas Bird Count, or contact matsubirders@gmail.com

View the official National Audubon (continental wide) Christmas Bird Count database.
Audubon Guide to Christmas Bird Count party miles and hours PDF. view video
Audubon instructions on how to use eBird for CBC participants.
How to count Birds – tips on counting large groups of birds from e-Bird
CBC Live webpage– photos from around the world on Count day.

B-Matanuska Valley CBC Count Circle Description
C-CBC Participant Form.pdf —- Print and record your Participant data then submit data on the online spreadsheet
D-CBC Tally Sheet – TAX .pdf — Print and record your count then submit on the online spreadsheet
E-CBC Field Counter Instructions
F-CBC Feeder Counter Instructions

CBC Rare Bird Documentation (Word doc – download to computer and complete on word processor. Then email to matsubirders@gmail.com )
CBC Rare Bird Documentation (Google Doc – requires Google Drive login) (can fill out form online. see directions on form
*** easiest*** CBC Rare Bird Documentation Google Online Form (This is in a survey format. Just answer the questions and submit)
CBC Rare Bird Documentation.pdf (Print PDF, complete the form and scan or type answers into email.)
CBC detailed Rare Bird Documentation Instructions .pdf
NEW!!! Submit (upload) photos for Rare Bird documentation or just to share. (Must have Google account) or email photos to matsubirders@gmail.com