Christmas Bird Counts 2020

​"Tis the season" for the Northern Nevada Christmas Bird Count (CBC)! After some discussions, our local bird count compilers and Lahontan Audubon staff decided to move forward with hosting this year’s CBC event. All leaders will be following the National Audubon CBC guidelines including the following:

• CBC teams are limited to smaller groups of less than 10 people. If you want to participate, please contact a compiler first, and they will assign you accordingly.
• All post-bird count parties, receptions and events have been canceled.   
• Social distancing and/or masking are required at all times in the field. 
• We recommend bringing an approved hand sanitizer as restrooms and running water may not be present during the event.
• Carpooling may only occur within existing familiar or social "pod" groups (EG- a nuclear family).
• The “sharing” of equipment, such as binoculars, spotting scopes or notebooks, also may only occur within the same social “pods”. We will not be providing any field gear to guests. 
• Activities must comply with all current state and municipal COVID-19 guidelines.    Coronavirus in Nevada

Carson City
January 2, 2021, 7:00 AM-5:00 PM
Contact Jim Woods. (775) 720-7009
Participants will meet in their cars to distribute maps, areas and survey forms. 

Elko
December 19, 2020
Contact Lois Ports (775) 753-2569

Ely
December 15, 2020
Contact Nancy Herms (775) 289-1838

Fallon
December 15,2020
Contact Dave McNinch (775) 747-7545
[email protected]

Jarbidge
December 26, 2020
Contact Karl Ruprecht (208) 749-1395

Minden
January 2, 2021, 7:00 AM-5:00 PM
Contact Jim Woods (775) 720-7009
Participants will meet in their cars to distribute maps, areas and survey forms.   

Reno/Sparks. see Truckee Meadows

​Sierra Valley
December 15, 2020
Contact Colin Dillingham (530) 394-8129

Snake Valley
December 16, 2020
Contact Gretchen Baker (435) 406-1041

South Lake Tahoe
December 15, 2020
Contact Sarah Hockensmith (775) 298-0067

Truckee Meadows (Reno, Sparks)
December 19, 2020
Contact Dave McNinch (775) 747-7545; [email protected]

Eagle Lake has been canceled.

Hart Mountain has been canceled.

Sheldon NWR has been canceled.

If you feel it is not safe to participate in this year’s CBC, please know that Lahontan Audubon fully supports your decision to cancel. The safety of our compilers, staff and community scientists will always be our top priority.  We wish you happy and safe holidays and hope to see you out bird watching!

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