New Count Proposal - Audubon Christmas Bird Count

Audubon's Christmas Bird Count -- New Count proposal form.

All fields below with an * are required to set up a new count circle in Audubon's Christmas Bird Count (CBC) database. Please complete and submit this form and the CBC team will be in touch about the status of your application once it is reviewed and approved.
Please review these criteria before submitting your application:

We highly recommend running a trial count for the first season before submitting your application to Audubon. This helps ensure that your proposed circle is one you and your participants will be happy with for the future.

In running a trial count, unanticipated logistical problems may be discovered, and you can make sure your circle includes the best possible combination of local habitats, as well as ensure you have enough participation to adequately cover the area. The trial count is also important as once a new count has been proposed and accepted the location cannot be changed.

Once you have established a proposed location please complete the details below and submit to Audubon before December 1.

Audubon requests that each circle maintain one point of contact to receive email of count program updates and to be listed as the primary compiler for the circle. This primary compiler, needs to provide name, email, and phone numbers in their online account on the CBC website upon creation of the circle. The primary compiler may also designate other “secondary” compilers to receive emails and to help with data entry for the circle. Once the compiler’s email is submitted to Audubon, they will be set up to also receive our quarterly Community Science e-newsletter, American Birds, which will contain the results of the CBC each year. They can opt-out of receiving this newsletter at any time. Please refer to Audubon’s Privacy policy for more information.
Before continuing please read and respond to the following:*

I have read everything described above and I have read the CBC Compiler Manual and am aware of the commitment involved in proposing a new circle. The Compiler Manual can be found here: https://www.audubon.org/christmas-bird-count-compiler-resources#06
Compiler Name:*

First NameLast Name
Audubon Chapter or other organized group name:*
If none simply type the word none
E-mail*
Phone Number*
City and State/Province/Region of center of your proposed circle:*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province / Region

Postal / Zip Code
Country of circle location:*
Country - United States is the Default unless replaced.
Proposed Count Name:*
The name should be a geographic reference to the circle location.
Latitude in Decimal Degrees only:*
Be sure to select this Latitude should be entered in decimal degrees and should indicate the center point of your 15-mile diameter count circle. For instance, enter 32.147896, -78.612598, not 32° 8' 52.4256, 78° 36' 45.3528 Use this tool to convert to decimal degrees from degrees, minutes, seconds: https://www.fcc.gov/media/radio/dms-decimal
Longitude in Decimal Degrees only:*
Longitude should be entered in decimal degrees and should indicate the center point of your 15-mile diameter count circle. Use this tool to convert to decimal degrees from degrees, minutes, seconds: https://www.fcc.gov/media/radio/dms-decimal
Written Description of the Center Point location:*
Describe the intersections, buildings, landmarks, or other features used to identify the center of your circle. Please keep to one or two short sentences.
Description of Party Leader Experience:*
Please indicate your assurance that at least 10 participants will be available every year to do the count, along with a description of the experience level of the party leaders, to ensure continued good coverage.
If you would like to upload a map of your proposed circle, please upload that here. (Optional)

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Audubon's Christmas Bird Count -- New Count proposal form.