Results of the 27th Kincardine CBC A dedicated 17 volunteers enjoyed near zero temps and partly sunny skies on the 29th of December as they searched the shores and inlands of Lake Huron between Kincardine and Point Clark . 50 species were found which is on the low side for Kincardine but 3 of them were totaly new to this count. Which brings the Kincardine count 27 year accumulative total up to 112. It all ways amazes me how new species continue to be found. The Grey Catbird and Eastern Towhee were expected finds as they have been hanging around a feeder in the town of Kincardine for some time now. A Harlequin Duck was a great find just beyond the shore ice at Boiler beach. Hermit Thrush made its second appearance ever. The 89 Redheads found completely outdoes it’s sole previous record of 1. A single Winter Wren briefly showed itself above the snow laden tree falls.One small flock of Bohemian Waxwings was found looking for some fruit to raid. Many other sightings that I'm sure are locked in for sweet memories. Snowy Owl ,Hoary Redpoll and Purple Finch are in only as count week species. Birds normally found but missed include Greater black-backed Gull, Canada Goose and Robin but there is still two days left in count week.
Happy New Year James Turland _______________________________________________ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to [email protected] For information about ONTBIRDS visit http://www.ofo.ca/
