Our annual Christmas Bird Count was held on January 2nd this year. Birders in nine groups counted 2,561 total birds of 55 different species. Birders began counting birds at 7:30 a.m. when it was a balmy 19 degrees and ended at dark when it was 24 degrees. The wind was blowing at about 40 mph. participants drove 84.7 miles and walked a little under six miles. Participants ended their counting at dark.
Many of the common species were found during the count. These common species include the Canada Goose, Mallard, Common Goldeneye, Common Merganser, Rock Pigeon, Hairy Woodpecker, Steller’s Jay, Black-billed Magpie, American Crow, Common Raven, and Dark-eyed Juncos however, their numbers were a bit lower than usual.