The 2025 Great Backyard Bird Count - Sunday
February 16, 2025 @ 8:00AM — 10:00AM Pacific Time (US & Canada) Add to Calendar
San Marcos Foothills West Mesa: Via Gaitero Santa Barbara, CA 93110 Get Directions
CIR is encouraging you to go out and look for birds! This free, fun event involves discovering what bird species reside in our local area and educating ourselves about their distinct characteristics, from the microhabitats they populate to their foraging and nesting habits.
Where: San Marcos Foothills West Mesa
When: Sunday, February 16th from 8 am - 10 am
What To Bring: No experience is necessary for our count! You don't need to be a birder to participate, although binoculars or a camera with a zoom helps, and each walk will include an experienced birder and a recording specialist, who will compile your count. We'll also provide you with a helpful checklist for the day as you observe local species, such as Anna's Hummingbird, the Acorn Woodpecker, the Western Scrub-Jay, the Blue Grosbeak, and many more!
Why The Bird Count?: Not only is the bird count a fun way to spend a few hours, but it will help serve the greater good for community research. Bird populations are always under constant change, so to help us get a better understanding of how to protect birds and their habitats, we continuously record data.
We hope you can join us in Santa Barbara on Sunday, February 16th!
This event is also a great introduction to our docent program that will give you the opportunity to share local environmental stories.
When You Volunteer With Us Please Remember:
- Wear long, sturdy pants for comfort and safety
- Wear a long sleeve shirt for protection
- Bring sunscreen and a sunhat
- Wear hiking shoes or boots for safety. No flip-flops or sandals allowed
- Bring plenty of water and snacks for the day
- Make sure to sign all required waivers before arrival
Have Photos From Your Volunteer Day?
- Tag @channelislandsrestoration on Instagram.
- Or send your photos to volunteer@cirweb.org for a feature.