To protect, preserve and enhance natural ecosystems and our communities for the benefit of birds, other wildlife and people.
Eastside Audubon Service Area
Eastside Audubon is the National Audubon Society chapter for eastern King County, including Bellevue, Bothell, Carnation, Duvall, Fall City, Issaquah, Kenmore, Kirkland, Medina, North Bend, Preston, Redmond, Sammamish, Snoqualmie, Woodinville, and the contiguous communities and unincorporated areas.
Christmas Bird Count (CBC)
The Christmas Bird Count (CBC) is back for another year of community science! By volunteering just a few hours, you’ll help track vital trends in bird populations and guide conservation efforts across North America. The CBC is the world’s largest and longest-running community science project. The 2025–2026 season marks the 126th CBC by the National Audubon Society and Eastside Audubon’s 43rd count.
📅 December 20th, 2025
There are two ways you can be involved. Either join a field team, where you will spend the day exploring a park or trail and counting the birds you see (no experience required)! Or you can join as a Feederwatcher, counting birds from your own backyard. As a Feederwatcher, you must live within the CBC count circle, which is a 15-mile radius centered on Beaver Lake in Sammamish. Check if you (or a friend!) live within the count circle by going to the CBC webpage.
