It was a good day for observing: cloudy all day with only some very light drizzle in the afternoon; calm all day; and temperatures from minus 5 to minus 4 C. Lakes (Pen, Fairy and Vernon) were mostly ice-covered but Mary Lake had extensive open water, and the river was entirely ice-free. Preliminary results follow:
Total Observers: 37. Total Species: 39 (average is 38). Total Individuals: 3531 (average is 3020). New Species for the Count: Yellow-bellied Sapsucker and Eastern Towhee (at feeder). Cumulative Species Total: 95 New Species for Count Week: Rose-breasted Grosbeak (female photographed at feeder, December 11 to 14) New Highest Count: Pileated Woodpecker (26), Common Raven (148) and Brown Creeper (29) Unusual Species: Common Loon (1), Black-backed Woodpecker (1), Bohemian Waxwing (10), Red-winged Blackbird (1) Finches: Purple Finch (12), White-winged Crossbill (2), and American Goldfinch (267). Thanks to all the participants. Ron Tozer, Huntsville CBC Compiler, Dwight, ON _______________________________________________ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca 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
