The annual Hanover / Walkerton CBC took place on Saturday Dec 18, 2010. A total of 49 species were recorded on the count (average is 46). 3 additional species recorded during count week. Total numbers were 5965
3 new record highs were recorded Wild Turkey 163 (162 - 2009) Eastern Screech Owl 16 ( 11-2008) Horned Lark 42 ( 22- 2004) Notable species Gray Jay 1 ( 1 also seen 2003 ) rare bird documentation form completed White Throated Sparrow 1 ( last seen 1983 ) Northern Pintail 3 ( seen during CW, 1 last recorded 1983 ) Special thanks to the field participants and feeder watchers who contributed to this years count Gerard McNaughton Hanover / Walkerton CBC complier _______________________________________________ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to [email protected] For information about ONTBIRDS visit http://www.ofo.ca/
