So, if you need to convince a spouse, child, parent, friend or boss of just how rare a Ross's Gull is, let me guide you to the latest CBC issue of American Birds.
There have been 110 years of Christmas Bird Counts. In 2009/2010 there were 2,160 different counts conducted (which was, admittedly, a record). But in the precious 10's of thousands of CBCs undertaken across North America here are the totals for Ross's Gull reports: 86th Count (1985-86) Reelfoot Lake, TN-1 95th Count (1994-95) St. Catherine's ON (Canada) -1 Two individuals, 110 years and probably 150,000 CBCs-two birds. So, to all 150 or so of us who have relished this bird in the last two days-cheers! Thanks to you Joe, Glenn and Cole. Bill Kaempfer Boulder -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en.
