Denver Urban Christmas Bird Count

Join Denver Audubon for the Christmas Bird Count! 🎄🕊️

Every winter, bird lovers of all experience levels come together for a timeless tradition: the Audubon Christmas Bird Count. With Denver Audubon, you can be part of a community science effort that helps track the health of bird populations right here in the Denver area and across the hemisphere. Whether you’re a seasoned birder or brand new and just curious, you’re welcome. Volunteers head out in small teams to count every bird they see or hear within our designated “count circle.” Some groups walk trails or parks, others drive quiet roads, and some folks even participate from home by watching their feeders—there’s a role for everyone.

By joining the Christmas Bird Count, you will:

• Spend a winter day outside connecting with nature and community
• Learn to identify local birds with the help of experienced leaders
• Contribute real data that scientists and conservationists rely on
• Help Denver Audubon protect birds and the habitats they depend on

When registering, you will be able to choose from the below areas to join. Meeting points and further details will be provided via email closer to the date of the count. Come be part of this joyful winter tradition and make your birds “count” for conservation. Grab your binoculars (or borrow some), bundle up, and join Denver Audubon for the Christmas Bird Count!

• Bluff Lake, Morrison Nature Center, West Central Aurora, led by Steve Hebert
  • Time: 7 AM - 3 PM
  • Mode: Walking and driving
  • Meeting Place: West parking lot of Eastbridge Shopping Center (King Soopers) at 2957 Geneva Ct, Denver, CO 80238
• Cherry Creek Trail, led by John Sakulich
  • Time: 8 AM - 2 PM
  • Mode: 10-mile walk
  • Meeting Place: Cook Park Rec Center Parking Lot (7100 Cherry Creek S Dr, Denver, CO 80224)
• Cherry Creek State Park, led by Karla Kalceviv
  • Time: 8 AM - 11 AM
  • Mode: Walking and driving
  • Meeting Place: At the Marina lot near the park west entrance. Park pass required- can be purchased at west entrance kiosk
• City Park and Park Hill, led by Mike and Karen Fernandez
  • Time: 7 AM - 3 PM
  • Mode: Walking and driving
  • Meeting Place: Denver Museum of Nature and Science, Employee Entrance
• Fairmont Cemetery, Windsor Gardens and Lowery, led by Patti Galli
  • Time: 9 AM - TBD
  • Mode: Walking and Driving
  • Meeting Place: TBD
• North Aurora, led by Felice Lyons
  • Time: 7:30 AM - 12:30 PM
  • Mode: Walking and driving
  • Meeting Place: Parking lot for First Creek at DEN Open Space
• North of Hampden, led by Mary Keithler
  • Time: 8 AM - 3 PM
  • Mode: Walking and driving
  • Meeting Place: Wellshire Golf Course, South parking lot on Colorado Blvd
• Sand Creek and Montbello, led by Mike Serruto
  • Time: 8 AM - 4 PM
  • Mode: Mostly walking
  • Meeting Place: Sapp Brothers Truck Stop, 7120 E. 49th Avenue, Commerce City
• South Platte - Central, led by Audrey Hicks
  • Time: 8:30 AM - 2 PM
  • Mode: Walking and driving
  • Meeting Place: Parking lot just north of City of Cuernavaca Park (approximate address: 3500 Rockmont Dr, Denver, CO 80202)
• South Platte - North, led by Lara Cueni
  • Time: 9AM - 2PM 
  • Mode: Mostly walking, possible car shuttle
  • Meeting place: Heron Pond/Heller Natural Area, 53rd Ave, Denver, CO 80216
• Wash Park, Denver Country Club and Botanic Gardens, led by Barbara Masoner​​​​​​​
  • Time: 8 AM - 1:30 PM
  • Mode: Walking and driving
  • Meeting Place: Northwest corner of South High School parking lot, Franklin & Louisiana Sts