The 11th Huntsville Christmas Bird Count was conducted by 18 field participants today (December 14). It was mixed sun and cloud, but cold. The big lakes were all open.
Preliminary results showed: Total Species: 34 (average, 37) Total Individuals: 2,936 (average, 2,468) New Species for count: Greater Scaup (1) Infrequently observed species: Bald Eagle (1) Ring-necked Pheasant (1) American Robin (2) All-time Highs: Northern Goshawk (2) Downy Woodpecker (36) Hairy Woodpecker (62) Blue Jay (340) Common Raven (134) Black-capped Chickadee (1075) All-time Low: Mourning Dove (26) Finches: Pine Grosbeak (98) Purple Finch (1) White-winged Crossbill (40) Common Redpoll (116) American Goldfinch (44) Evening Grosbeak (31) Ron Tozer Compiler Dwight, Ontario [EMAIL PROTECTED] and joining the list. As well as general information and content guidelines.
