On the annual Oshkosh Audubon Christmas Bird Count (CBC), observers record all birds seen or heard within a fifteen mile diameter circle around Oshkosh on one day (24 hour period) in mid- to late-December. In addition to the count day, species seen during the count week (3 days before and 3 days after the count day) but not recorded on the count day are also included in the results. The Oshkosh Christmas Bird Count has been conducted every year since 1963. The final results are submitted to the National Audubon Society.

Anyone can participate in the bird count. The amount of time that you wish to commit is up to you. You can watch your feeders/yard for an hour or all day. For the more dedicated birder, surveying one of the 7 county areas in the count circle is also an option.

WHAT IS REQUIRED?

-Record the number of each species seen or heard (including Starlings, House Sparrows, etc.)

-Record time spent watching (yard, walking, car, etc.)

-Record distance traveled (walking, car, etc.)

-Record names of all observers

-Document unusual species and numbers

If you do plan on participating PLEASE contact Tom Ziebell and inform him of the location that you intend to cover. This is to make sure the location is in the count area and to reduce duplication of birds counted.

For more information on the count or if interested in surveying an area in the count circle, contact Tom Ziebell at thomasjziebell@gmail.com or 920-312-1976.