The 43rd Burk's Falls CBC was held on Wednesday, December 18th. There were 20 field observers, supported by three feeder watchers. The weather was partly cloudy and the temperatures was -12C at dawn and -19C at dusk.
A total of 30 species representing 2,397 individuals were recorded. Trumpeter Swan - 2 - at Magnetawan dam, 7th time this decade Wild Turkey - 53 was a new high Ruffed Grouse - 16 - highest since 2008 count Golden Eagle - 1 - 4th time on the count Mourning Dove - 63 - new high Bohemian Waxwing - 12 - 8th time on count American Tree Sparrow - 79 - highest since 2002 Dark-eyed Junco - 58 - highest since 2006 White-throated Sparrow - 1 - 9th time on count White-winged Crossbill - 3 - 7th time this decade Pine Siskin - 56 - 4th time this decade Notable Absences Gull species - three species were seen the day prior to the count but non on count day Northern Shrike - first time since 2009 it has been missed Canada Jay - only the 4th time it has not been recorded Winter Finches - no Pine Grosbeak, Red Crossbill, either Redpoll, and Evening Grosbeak House Sparrow - 3rd consecutive count it has been absent Martin Parker Count Compiler _______________________________________________ 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
