From December 14 through January 5 tens of thousands of volunteers throughout the Americas take part in an adventure that has become a family tradition among generations. Families and students, birders and scientists, armed with binoculars, bird guides and checklists go out on an annual mission - often before dawn. For over one hundred years, the desire to both make a difference and to experience the beauty of nature has driven dedicated people to leave the comfort of a warm house during the Holiday season.Each of the citizen scientists who annually braves
snow, wind, or rain, to take part in the Christmas Bird Count makes an enormous contribution to conservation. Audubon and other organizations use data collected in this longest-running wildlife census to assess the health of bird populations - and to help guide conservation action.
From feeder-watchers and field observers to count compilers and regional editors, everyone who takes part in the Christmas Bird Count does it for love of birds and the excitement of friendly competition -- and with the knowledge that their efforts are making a difference for science and bird conservation. 
If counting birds and playing a key role in understanding the trends in the world of our beautiful feathered friends are things you've always wanted to do but have put off, there's no excuse this year: For the first time in decades, there's no $5 fee to participate in the Christmas count. Below are the Count leaders in our area. Contact them on how to be in on the count. Paul Sykes Bodie-Pea Island Patricia MooreCape Hatteras 12/27/2012
Jeff Lewis Kitty Hawk
Peter Vankevich Ocracoke Island 12/31/2012
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