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Dec 8th, 2025 11:12 AM

For Immediate Release

Nature Groups Organize Bird Counts This Holiday Season

Community scientists wanted for Christmas Bird Counts across Ontario

Ontario, December 8, 2025 – Ontario Nature’s convenes a powerful network of more than 150 nature groups across Ontario. These Nature Network groups are a force for conservation. This holiday season, member group are hosting more thank 65 Christmas Bird Counts (CBCs).

The Christmas Bird Count started in 1900, and today it is North America’s longest-running wildlife census. Bird lovers of all ages and skill levels are invited to celebrate the 126th CBC by joining one of the many counts happening across Ontario.

The CBC runs from December 14, 2025 to January 5, 2026. To find a Nature Network count near you, visit Ontario Nature’s website at ontarionature.org/cbc. For a comprehensive list of counts happening across Canada, visit the Birds Canada website at: birdscanada.org/bird-science/christmas-bird-count.

The Nature Network group counts are a fun way to learn more about birds, meet nature lovers and contribute to bird conservation. Christmas Bird Counts are friendly and inclusive. Whether you are new to birding or have years of experience, you’ll be welcomed. When you join a count, you get outdoors, spend time with other nature lovers and collect data that informs bird conservation.

Scientists use the data collected to monitor the health and status of resident and migratory birds over time. Environmental groups use the data to develop conservation strategies for species in decline and their habitats. The CBC also teaches community scientists about the myriad bird species that live in, and migrate through, their communities. 

There are also some CBCs geared towards kids that are a good way for budding nature lovers to become interested in birding.

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John Hassell, Ontario Nature, Communications and Engagement Director, Editor

416-444-8419 ext. 269 | johnh@ontarionature.org.

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Ontario Nature protects wild species and wild spaces through conservation, education and public engagement. Ontario Nature is a charitable organization representing 9,500 members, 130,000 supporters and 150 member groups from across Ontario. For more information, visit ontarionature.org.

We acknowledge that there are 46 treaties and other agreements that cover the territory, now called Ontario, and our roles and responsibilities as Treaty partners. We recognize the inherent rights and responsibilities of Indigenous Nations, who have cared for and governed Turtle Island since time immemorial.