Folks- I'm pleased to report a successful 70th running of the Boulder Christmas
Bird Count today. Over 100 observers tallied 111 species, with another 2 count
week species on the board. Several reports are still forthcoming, so the
totals shouldn't be considered final.
Topping the highlight list was an Osprey, the first for the count. Other
notables, seen less than 10 times on previous Boulder CBCs, are Golden-crowned
Sparrow and Williamson's Sapsucker (seen on 2 prior counts), Northern Saw-whet
Owl (4 prior), Hermit Thrush (5 prior), Eastern Bluebird (8 prior), and Barn
Owl, Marsh Wren, & Common Grackle (9 prior.) Enjoying nearly wind-free
afternoon temperatures in the mid-50s was also a major highlight for those more
accustomed to cold count days.
Our most striking misses for now are Killdeer (seen on 59 prior counts),
Cassin's Finch (45 prior), and Clark's Nutcracker (44 prior.) We have Wild
Turkey currently as a count-week bird but I'm hoping someone had them today
that we haven't heard from yet- while only seen on 17 prior counts it has been
a reliable species in the area in recent years.
Thanks to everyone who helped out today as a territory leader, count
participant, or feeder watcher!
Enjoy- Bill Schmoker, Boulder CBC Compiler, Longmont
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