All CollectionsRules and GuidelinesRules and GuidelinesExplore CBC protocol, guidelines, and recommendations.16 articlesWhy is there an official CBC Count period and can we count outside of it?How do I set up a new Christmas Bird Count Circle?How do I restart an inactive CBC circle?What community values are at the heart of the Christmas Bird Count?What does Count Week mean and how do I record Count Week birds? How should I document rare bird reports during a count?Audience: Compiler, Sector Leader, Counting Party LeaderCan we use attractant noises during the count?Can trail cams, remote/unmanned audio recorders, or live stream feeder cameras be used to count birds for the CBC?Can I use eBird to organize and collect CBC data?Can eBird checklists from non-Christmas Bird Count (CBC) participants be used to report a species?Is there a field counting quick-guide I can share with volunteers?Is there a quick feeder-watching guide for volunteers?What is effort data, and why do we have to collect it for the CBC?How do I report a correction to the lat/long of my CBC circle?How should I organize my count circle?Where can I find Liability and Assumption of Risk documents for the CBC?