Benicia Christmas Bird Count

The Benicia Christmas Bird Count (CBC) has a long and interesting history. The purpose of this page is to provide a quick summary of this count and to provide a convenient map of the count circle, as well as links to more detailed information.

Quick Facts:

  • Founded in 1930 by Emerson Stoner
  • Run by Napa-Solano Audubon chapter since 1971
  • Current Compiler and main contact: Robin Leong (robin_leong AT netzero DOT net)
  • Circle center: 38°08' N, 122°06' W (see map below)
  • 75 to 90 participants in recent years
  • Typically 163-173 species recorded each year
  • 227 total species recorded since inception
  • Often leads all CBC's nationwide for Black Rail (10 years), Virginia Rail (7 years) and several other species.

      Find more detailed information below under "Resources".

Circle Map

The Benicia CBC circle includes the communities of Benicia, East Vallejo, Cordelia, West Suisun City, as well as parts of Grizzly Island and Grizzly Bay. Click the "View Larger Map" link below to open the map in a separate window, zoom in, switch to satellite view, etc.

Benicia CBC Circle Map


View Larger Map

Resources

Benicia CBC Resources
History of the Benicia CBC - Updated to be current through 2008 (.pdf file)
Benicia Circle Map file - rather large jpeg file
National Audubon CBC Main Page - For more information and resources about all Christmas Bird Counts.
National Audubon CBC Historical Results Lookup - Look up results for the Benicia CBC or another count. TIP: enter code "CABE" for the Benicia CBC
Summary of 109th CBC from American Birds - Western & Pacific regional summary for 109th CBC (Dec. 2008/Jan. 2009).
Pacific Slope Flycatcher © 2009 Dave McMullen Northern Shoveler © 2009 Dave McMullen Lazuli Bunting © 2009 Dave McMullen Snowy Egret © 2008 Dave McMullen

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