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Finding a CBC Count Circle to Join

To access the CBC Circle Finder, go to https://cbc.audubon.org/join. The Join the Christmas Bird Count home page is displayed.

Searching for a Count Circle

Search or filter for a list of CBC locations by doing one of the following:

a. Using the search box - Enter a location, postal code, circle name, or four-letter circle code.

The results are displayed.

b. Zoom In - Using the icons, zoom in on your circle or area of choice on the map, then click the circle of interest.

- Indicates an active circle accepting count participants.

- Indicates a circle where information about their count hasn't yet been provided by the circle leader.

- Indicates an active circle that is not accepting count participants because it is at capacity.

c. Filters - Use the filters to select by country, state, and/or date.

The results are displayed.

Viewing Circle Details

  1. In the results list, click Details (1) and Explore This Circle (2).
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  2. On the Circle Details page, do any or all of the following:

    1. Register to participate in the count by clicking Register for Circle (if available). Some circles have limited capacity or use non-digital registration systems (see count details for more information). For more information on registering for a count, click here.

    2. Click Download Map to download a printable map of the area.

    3. Download a list of birds you are likely to see in that location by clicking Download Data Form.

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