The National Audubon Society (NAS) is leaving the decision to hold or not hold a given Christmas Bird Count (CBC) to the individual count Compilers. Should a Compiler decide to hold a CBC, certain NAS guidelines are required to be followed and Compilers are to follow and enforce all state and local restrictions. National Audubon also stated that should a Compiler decide to cancel this year, “There will be little to no impact on the scientific value of the Christmas Bird Count by missing a count season.” I have requested and received input from my many (upwards of 50) Area and/or DFO Leaders on the Denver CBC…these are the people that help coordinate the ~160 volunteers that execute the Denver CBC. I have weighed their thoughts, suggestions and concerns. As the Compiler for the Denver CBC, I have made the decision to cancel this year’s Denver CBC. I would also feel terrible if someone ended up in the hospital (or worse yet, in the hospital and on a ventilator) and missed the holidays with their loved ones…when, per National Audubon above, it REALLY wasn’t necessary. I encourage people to continue to report their winter sightings via eBird, we just won’t be gathering, birding together and compiling sightings within the 15-mile diameter Denver CBC circle this year. I hope you all understand and I sincerely hope everyone has a WONDERFUL holiday season this year and that you will all remain healthy and safe and be able to help with the Denver CBC next year. 😊 Thank you all for your support. Joey. Joey Kellner Littleton, Colorado Compiler - Denver CBC
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