Thanks to everyone who came out for the day. My team of 4 came from Ely to help
again. Dec 20th, Sunday was perfect weather for our Carlton-Cloquet Christmas
Bird Count. Low of 5 and a high of 20.
Frannie and Larry Weber hosted the potluck dinner, wrap up and the evening
flying squirrel show next to the picture window. Thank you!
37 Species were seen plus 2 for count week as of today Tuesday Dec 22.
Several high lights, you'll see from the list.
Ruffed Grouse-- 28
Wild Turkey-- 27
Bald Eagle--4
Rough-legged Hawk--1
Rock Pigeon--47
Mourning Dove--19
Barred Owl--1
Red-bellied Woodpecker--4
Downy Woodpecker--32
Hairy Woodpecker--24
Black-backed Woodpecker--1
Pileated Woodpecker--5
Black-capped Chickadee--324
Red-breasted Nuthatch--97
White-breasted Nuthatch--27
Brown creeper--1
American Robin--1
Varied Thrush--1
Brown Thrasher--1-------FIRST TIME, Thanks to Cynthia Johnson!
European Starling--41
Bohemian Waxwing--1
White-throated Sparrow--1
Dark-eyed Junco--3
Snow Bunting--660---a sight to remember!!!
Northern Cardinal--3
Northern Shrike--3
Blue Jay--125
American Crow--162
Common Raven--50
Pine Grosbeak--15
Purple Finch--46
White-winged Crossbill--115
Common Redpoll--45
Pine Siskin--35
American Goldfinch--154
Evening Grosbeak--15
House Sparrow--9
and for count week birds seen----Common Goldeneye--1
Sharp-shinned Hawk--1
Submitted by Eileen Schantz-Hansen
Happy Holidays
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