The first Collingwood Christmas Bird Count (in many years) was held on Saturday, December 28 under overcast and windy conditions. 23 field observers reported 50 species and 8154 individual birds.
HIGHLIGHTS: 1 Trumpeter Swan 2 Mute Swan 700 Mallard 2 Northern Goshawk 2 Merlin 129 Wild Turkey - would appear to be very low. 708 Herring Gull 3 Eastern Screech Owl 5 Northern Shrike 218 American Crow 433 Black Capped Chickadee 46 American Robin 2953 European Starling 115 American Goldfinch Other winter finches appear to be absent in the Collingwood Count area. Thanks to everyone who helped count. Bill Ironside Compiler "Bill Ironside" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
