It was a good day for observing: cloudy until mid-morning and then clear; calm most of day, and temperatures from minus 10 to minus 7 C. Lakes were mostly ice-covered but Mary Lake had extensive open water, and the river was entirely ice-free. However, it was a very quiet count for birds! Preliminary results follow:
Total Observers: 28. Total Species: 32 (second lowest total ever; average is 39). Total Individuals: 2,775 (average is 3,032). New Species for the Count: Surf Scoter (1 long-staying above dam at Port Sydney). Cumulative Species Total: 93 New Highest Count: Wild Turkey (124) Unusual Species: Red-necked Grebe (count week) Finches: Pine Grosbeak (63), Red Crossbill (6), Common Redpoll (69), American Goldfinch (21) and Evening Grosbeak (13). Thanks to all the participants. Ron Tozer, Huntsville CBC Compiler, Dwight, ON _______________________________________________ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to [email protected] For information about ONTBIRDS including how to unsubscribe visit http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdssetup Posting guidelines can be found at http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdsguide Visit the OFO Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/OntarioFieldOrnithologists
