What Is Christmas Bird Count
By: EjazUlHaqBhat
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A Christmas Bird Count (CBC) is a yearly census of birds across the Western Hemisphere, conducted by volunteers during the early winter months
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It is primarily organised by the National Audubon Society, where participants count all the birds they see within a designated area
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It provides valuable data on bird populations for conservation research and monitoring trends over time
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CBC is considered the longest-running citizen science project in the world, providing a valuable historical record of bird populations
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The count takes place from December 14 to January 5. The CBC first began on Christmas Day in 1900
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The CBC was proposed by Frank Chapman, the founder of Bird-Lore, which later became Audubon magazine
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The first count took place in 25 locations, from California to Canada, counting 90 different species
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The count often leads to rare sightings, because participants visit areas they wouldn't usually explore
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