Since my post was confusing I guess, here is exactly the info from the CBC Website. It would help if all the compilers would open their count to pre-registration, so people who go on 4+ can sign up for your count and only have to pay $20, and not have to pay extra money for each count, that they aren't able to pre-register for.
Christmas Bird Count Fee Information Did You Know? The count fee of $5 per field observer per circle funds the Christmas Bird Count program including producing the annual CBC summary issue, and maintaining the CBC Web site and database. Feeder watchers do not need to pay the fee, and all observers 18 and under may count for free. There is a flat rate fee of $20 for advance registration for 4 or more circles. All paying U.S. participants and U.S. CBC participants 18 and under will receive a copy ofAmerican Birds: Summary of the CBC,published once per year after the conclusion of the CBC season. This summary issue contains articles on the many ways that CBC data has shown us early winter bird population trends, as well as information about those that participate in the CBC. You have the opportunity to opt-out of receiving this publication but we hope you would like to receive and read this fascinating summary of the world's longest running Citizen Science project! Brandon Percival Pueblo West, CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en.
