Hilton Head Audubon Christmas Bird Count
Participants identify and count all birds seen or heard across a designated fifteen-mile circle encompassing islands, waterways, and local communities. Teams led by Area Captains include birders of various experience levels, photographers, and record keepers, with options to survey in the field or count from home as feeder watchers. Observers document diverse resident and migratory wildlife, ranging from waterfowl and wading birds to raptors and songbirds.
Mon, Dec 14, 2026 All ages
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Tips & Advice
- If you're new, email HHICBC@gmail.com early in the fall, because that's when Area Captains start putting their teams together for count day.
- If you can't get out into the field, sign up as a feeder watcher and count the birds at your own feeders from home.
- Offer to photograph or keep records if you're still learning bird IDs, since teams mix birders of every level with photographers and record keepers.
- If you counted last year, wait for your Area Captain to get in touch, because returning participants are contacted directly before the count.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I join if I'm new to the count?
Email HHICBC@gmail.com and an Area Captain will contact you to place you on a team.
Do I need to be an experienced birder?
No. Teams include birders of all experience levels, along with photographers and record keepers.
Can I take part from home?
Yes. Feeder watchers count the birds at their feeders from home, alongside the field teams.
I counted last year. Do I need to sign up again?
No. Your Area Captain will contact you.
How are the teams organized?
Twenty-one Area Captains lead the teams, and they start putting them together in the fall. Teams identify and count every bird seen or heard over the 24-hour count.
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