I have all the data compiled and it looks to have been a good count with a
number of lingering songbirds and a movement of waterbirds as the lakes up
north are FINALLY freezing up.
The Denver CBC was held on Saturday, December 18th with 118 observers in 35
parties and one feeder watcher. The number of participants was down this
year, likely due to covid concerns. Even with the lower number of observers
we were able to find 103 species on Count Day and 3 more Count Week birds!
Rare birds for the Denver CBC included, Surf Scoter (2), American White
Pelican (14!), Spotted Sandpiper, House Wren!!, Hermit Thrush as well as
"unusual" birds such as Tundra Swans (2 groups.2 birds, and 6 birds),
Long-tailed Ducks (3 stopped on a lake and took off within minutes),
Double-crested Cormorants, Yellow-bellied Sapsucker, Barrow's Goldeneye, and
Say's Phoebe.
Big "misses" included Prairie Falcon and Horned Lark (count week).
Joey Kellner
Compiler - Denver CBC
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