The 2nd unofficial Linwood CBC was held Saturday, December 22. The count circle is centred on the town of Linwood (northwest of Waterloo). Most of the circle is agricultural land and this is a traditional area for wintering raptors. 16 field observers tallied 49 species this year (up from 46 when we did it in 2003). Here are the highlights: Greater Scaup 1 Red-shouldered Hawk 1 (returning bird in Hawkesville) Ring-necked Pheasant count week Short-eared Owl 2 Meadowlark spp 2 Pine Grosbeak 32 Hoary Redpoll 2 High counts: Red-tailed Hawk 108 Rough-legged Hawk 119 (75 light, 44 dark) Wild Turkey 55 Red-bellied Woodpecker 5 Northern Shrike 8 If you would like more information please email me privately. Thanks to all the participants! Mike Burrell, Heidelberg, ON [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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