The 2008 Tricolored Blackbird Survey was a great success, thanks to 160 volunteers who donated their time and expertise before, during, and after the survey. Our total count was approximately 402,000 birds, 144,000 more than were counted in 2005. Audubon California thanks all the volunteer whose participation in this survey is an important contribution that will help guide future conservation efforts for this species. Use the link below to read the entire story.