Washtenaw May Count and World Migratory Bird Day

Please join dozens of enthusiastic volunteers for the Washtenaw County May Count, on World Migratory Bird Day and eBird’s Global Big Day. This event is a day to be out there counting all the birds we can find, and it’s a super fun Big Day!

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Juliet Berger is the organizer for this countywide count, which uses eBird to benefit bird science with its comprehensive results. The organizer divides the county into townships, each of which has an Area Leader. Leaders recruit additional volunteers to count birds throughout their area.

We could always use more volunteers across the county, as well as a couple of township leaders. Come join in the fun and go birding!

Washtenaw County May Count Organizer and Compiler: Juliet Berger

Here are the basics for volunteers:

1. Every counter should use eBird to record birds at every site you visit for birding.
2. Save each list indicating 2 observers, even if you are the only observer. This enables the sharing option via mobile devices, which you need in the next step.
3. Share each list with the eBird township username for the township in which you are birding. These usernames are in the table below. Please do this as soon as possible; preferably by the end of the day, but certainly by the end of the weekend.

Please see these helpful documents regarding the count:

• Washtenaw County May Count eBird Usernames (PDF) – also shown below
• Township species checklist, sorted taxonomically (PDF)
• Township species checklist, sorted alphabetically (PDF)
• Unusual/rare species list and documentation requirements (PDF)
• Washtenaw County Map of Townships (PDF)
• 2026 Instructions for Area Leaders (PDF)

Washtenaw County Coordinator/Compiler: Juliet Berger

Area Leaders:

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!