Big Day Bird Count in Laramie, Goshen, and Platte County Results

Each May, thousands of bird lovers throughout the world participate in the Global Big Day Bird Count. In 2025, the official count date was May 10th. Team eBird reports that this year, 172,609 checklists were submitted from with 68,939 eBirders reporting from 203 countries. A new milestone! In total, 7,931 bird species were reported – over 75% of all birds on Earth in just 24 hours. Thank you to everyone who participated and make sure to join us in December for the Christmas Bird Count too!

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In southeast Wyoming birders had two opportunities to participate; on May 10th in Goshen and Platte Counties, and on May 17th in Laramie County.

Results:

Goshen and Platte County “hotspots” visited included Table Mountain Wildlife Habitat Management Area (WHMA) , Springer/Bump Sullivan WHMA, Rawhide WHMA, Grayrocks Reservoir and others.

Goshen County: 114 species