December 14, 2025 - January 5, 2026

The Christmas Bird Count (CBC) during the 126th season in Canada was again a reminder that this century-old collaborative volunteer driven monitoring survey is important. It’s important for birds and for people. Monitoring birds year after year reveal trends in population changes that can offer insight on the health of ecosystems. And watching birds year after year reinforces our appreciation of the natural world, and offers opportunities for connecting within and between communities.

A sincere thank you to all who participated, in particular Compilers, Area Leaders and Regional Editors for the extra time and commitment.

BREAKDOWN

A total of 475 CBC circles submitted results for the 126th in Canada. The most Counts took place in Ontario (131), followed by British Columbia (96), and Alberta (58).…