On behalf of compiler Dennis Barry, who is away from his computer, here are some highlights of the 37th Minden CBC held today (Sunday, December 14). The 41 species observed was average for recent years, and a good total considering that visibility was seriously hampered by snow for most of the morning. As expected, birds were scarce away from feeders.
The results below are preliminary since several feeder watchers have yet to report. Unusual species for this count: Great Blue Heron: 1 Bufflehead: 2 Red-breasted Merganser: 1 Rough-legged Hawk: 1 Record High numbers: Mallard: 314 Wild Turkey: 34 Finches: Pine Grosbeak: 8 Common Redpoll: 101 American Goldfinch: 2 Evening Grosbeak: 125 Ron Tozer Dwight, Ontario Ron Tozer <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Visit http://www.ofo.ca/ontbirdsguide.htm for information on leaving and joining the list. As well as general information and content guidelines.
