Fifty-eight observers conducted the 31st annual Algonquin Provincial Park CBC on Thursday, December 30. Conditions for observing birds were near ideal, with mild temperatures and virtually no wind. However, deep snow meant that snowshoes were required on this almost entirely off-road count.
As expected, the results were "average", with preliminary data showing a total of 28 species (average is 28) and 4,674 individuals (average is 5,041). Unusual Species: Great Gray Owl (1, Sproule Lake portage) American Robin (1, near Visitor Centre feeder) Bohemian Waxwing (1, at Visitor Centre; NEW FOR COUNT) Finches: Pine Grosbeak (83) Red Crossbill (1) White-winged Crossbill (1,293) Common Redpoll (304) Evening Grosbeak (2) Ron Tozer Compiler Ron Tozer <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
