Join us for the annual Balcones Canyonlands Christmas Bird Count (CBC) on Monday December 15, 2025.

The CBC is the longest running wildlife census in the world and provides critical data on bird population trends and movements. This count has enjoyed steady growth in participation over the past few years, and as a result, our species total has continued to climb.

The census area includes all the tracts of the Balcones Canyonlands NWR and the surrounding area. We need many birders of all skill levels to adequately survey the species and numbers of these species in the count circle. We would especially like to have some feeder watchers this year, so if you live within the area of the refuge and have bird feeders, please participate.

2024 Balcones results:

• 90 Volunteers
• 140.5 Volunteer Hours
• 279.72 Miles Covered
• 99 Bird Species Identified
• 4,758 Individual Birds Counted

Deadline for Sign up: December 8, 2025

For more information on the Christmas Bird Count and History click here to go to Audubon.