Community Science
Ways to get involved:
Christmas Bird Count (CBC)
Join this long-standing annual census (December 14–January 5) to document bird species across North America. Your data provides critical long-term trends. Learn more
Great Backyard Bird Count
In this four-day February event, participants of all experience levels count birds and submit observations to help researchers track population shifts. Learn more
Climate Watch
Help Audubon track how certain bird species respond to climate change in near-real time. Learn more
eBird
Log your bird sightings year-round to contribute to a global database that tracks bird distribution and trends. Get started with eBird.
Project FeederWatch
Count the birds visiting your feeder during the winter months and submit your observations to support research on abundance and movement patterns. Learn more about FeederWatch.
Take Action
You do not need to do everything, just pick one way to start. Every observation helps us know more about the birds in our region and across the continent!
Join the Christmas Bird Count
Participate in the Great Backyard Bird Count
Start eBirding
Join Project FeederWatch
At MHAS, community science is more than just watching birds, it is a way for everyone to contribute meaningful data to conservation. Whether you are counting birds at the Neilson Spearhead Nature Preserve, tracking nests, or observing seasonal patterns, your participation helps us and the National Audubon Society understand how bird populations are changing and what they need to thrive.