CACT

CACT is National Audubon Society's designation for the Cheep Thrills Christmas Bird Count. It stands for "California Cheep Thrills."

2024 Cheep Thrills count - Thursday, December 19


2023 CACT results by area. For the 2023 Cheep Thrills Christmas Bird Count, we had a sunny, calm day. We observed 163 species and counted a total of 62,193 birds. 


The chart below shows you how our 2022 totals compare to the previous 11 years (since we restarted the count). Note that in 2016 the numbers were lower because the weather was miserable; it rained heavily all day long and several flash flood alerts were issued. The average number of species over the past 12 years is 158 and the average total birds is 47,290.

YearTotal speciesTotal birds
2022161   47,189 
2021155   42,918 
2020155   78,981 
2019162   47,971 
2018159   52,994 
2017160   43,922 
2016*133   21,426 
201515951932
201415960931
201316237747
201216139972
201116441496


Cheep Thrills Results from Previous Years


Maps

Compilation dinner

2024 Compilation Event
This year we plan to hold an informal compilation event at a community clubhouse in Novato. The address is 524 Entrada Drive in Novato.  We’ll provide a light meal and you’re welcome to bring your own drinks and any food you’d like to contribute. You can show up anytime between 4:30 and 7 pm.