All CollectionsRules and GuidelinesRules and GuidelinesAudience: All Roles16 articlesContact UsWhy is there an official CBC Count period and can we count outside of it?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 eBird checklists from non-Christmas Bird Count (CBC) participants be used to report a species?Can I use eBird to organize and collect CBC data?Is there a field counting quick-guide I can share with volunteers?What is effort data and why do we have to collect it for the CBC?What community values are at the heart of the Christmas Bird Count?Is there a quick feeder-watching guide for volunteers?How do I restart an inactive CBC circle?How do I set up a new Christmas Bird Count Circle?How do I report a correction to the lat/long of my CBC circle?How should I organize my count circle?