Dec 2025 - Jan 2026

a. Garner State Park ~ 80 species

This count was revived last year after 49-year hiatus. With more birders – and maybe birds? – we saw an increase from 50+ to 80-ish species! Green-winged Teal, White-tailed Kite, Golden Eagle, Harris Hawk, Merlin, White-eyed Vireo, Green Jay, Marsh Wren, Black-and-white Warbler and Summer Tanager were just some that were recorded.

b. West Kerr County ~ 89 species

On a rare TX-cold day with a high in the mid-40’s, a Belted Kingfisher led us to a Red-Tailed Hawk, pair of Immature Bald Eagles, an Osprey and Meadowlarks all at we were still treated to near the Hunt Store at Schumacher's crossing. Later we got great views of a Merlin. This was also our first trip to Hwy 39 along the Guadalupe River since the July flood. Dramatic.

c. Boerne – 97 species

We did see last year’s Solitary Sandpiper again

d. Love Creek / Medina – still pending

BIG THANKS

.... to all the organizers, birders and compilers whom without none of this 126th Annual CBC would be possible!

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Our personal stats -

• 5 different counts

• 8 locations

• 88 different species

• a record 80+ degree day

• ...and countless fun!

Dec 2024 - Jan 2025

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Christmas Bird Count : Reviews

IR, San Antonio - 2025 Bird Count

Laura, thank you for guiding us and teaching me so much at this year's count. I have been sharing how wonderful you all were during the count and the awe inspiring encounters with birds. Thank you for sharing some of your pictures with us, too.

Thank you for re-inspiring me to get out there.

CC, TX - 2025 Bird Count

It was great to meet you and go out birding and butterflying for the day. I know that A and C had a great time as well. We all learned a lot, and enjoyed the day afield with you. I look forward to seeing you in the future!

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