This page contains all the information the local compilers need to run a Christmas Bird Count in Michigan. The letter, documentation information, and forms are all updated each year in the fall prior to the next count season. Contact John Trapp(birdsetcetera @ gmail.com or 269-697-0708) if you are a local compiler and need more information, or if you are thinking about starting a new count circle.
2009-2010 CBC Season Compiler's Packet
- CBC Letter to Compilers
- CBC Instructions to Compilers
- CBC Documentation Requirements for Unusual Species
- CBC Documentation Form (optional-may use any format that includes the essential information)
- CBC Data Form (not required for counts submitted to NAS online)
- CBC Species Form (not required for counts submitted to NAS online)
Additional compiler information can be found on the National Audubon CBC Compiler's Page
CBC Data for 2010-2011 and prior years for all "national" counts can be found on the National Audubon CBC website
CBC Data for 2010-2011 and prior years for all "Michigan-Only" counts is published in print format in Michigan Birds and Natural History, usually in Issue 3 (June-August) following the count.
