Participate

Everyone can participate, however there is a specific methodology to follow.

Counted with us before?

Prior participants are already registered and will receive an emailed notice. You remain on our participant list from year to year unless you unsubscribe.
Returning Edmonton participants may update their zone or contact info through our Save The Date notice.
If you no longer wish to participate, just unsubscribe through any emailed notice and you'll be permanently removed from our list.

New to the Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Count?

Before you register:

Please use the Zone Map to determine which zone you count in.
There are 2 options for new participants, scroll down to read the details.
Approx 6 emails are sent per year. We do not sell, share, rent or trade your email address, we use it only to communicate about the count.
Each zone is organized by a Zone Captain. Your zone captain may contact you via email or phone.

Option 1 "Feeder Watcher"

If your home is within the boundaries of a Count Circle, then you can stay home and keep a list of species and estimated number of birds that visit your feeder(s) for a couple of hours on count day.
Register as a "Feeder Watcher" prior to the count day.
Details on how to count in your yard are found on the How to Count page.
Send your data using the online form on the afternoon of the count day unless advised otherwise by your captain.

Option 2 "Bush Beater"

Every zone has teams of "Bush Beaters" to cover designated areas by vehicle or on foot, keeping a list of species and numbers of birds seen.
NOTE: Not all zones have room for additional bush beaters.
If you are a beginning birder, you will be able to join a group that includes at least one experienced birdwatcher.
Team data will be collected by the zone captain according to their preference.
Many zone captains will have a morning meeting place to hand out group assignments and answer any questions.

Previously unsubscribed and now want to be included? Link