The nation's longest-running community science bird project fuels Audubon's work throughout the year. The Christmas Bird Count occurs December 14 to January 5 every season. Rome is excited to work alongside Audubon for our 8th annual Christmas Bird Count! The count will take place Thursday, December 17, 2026 from 7:00am – noon.

There is an optional in person meet up at 6:45am at the Sand Valley Resort’s Clubhouse (1697 Leopold Wy, Nekoosa, WI 54457). Coffee, tea, and light snacks will be available.

The count will start promptly at 7:00am and go until noon. You are welcome to continue birding your designated area after noon if you feel it needs additional coverage! There is an optional in person post count meet up at noon at the Sand Valley Resort’s Clubhouse (1697 Leopold Wy, Nekoosa, WI 54457) where lunch will be available for purchase and counters can share their findings!!

There is an optional post count meet up to compile data at noon at the Sand Valley Resort’s Clubhouse (1697 Leopold Wy, Nekoosa, WI 54457).

To learn more about Audubon’s Christmas Bird Count please visit their website: https://www.audubon.org/community-science/christmas-bird-count

To participate please RSVP by Friday, December 11, 2026 to cwillard@visitromewi.com