The 16th Alfred-Montebello CBC took place on December 26, 2023. Fourteen field observers and 3 feeder watchers participated.
The day was mild and overcast with slightly windy conditions and temperatures above freezing. There was no snow cover and the rivers were mostly open. *Overall Results* Total Species: 48 (16- year average is 41.1) Total Individuals: 4181 (16-year average is 4701) Species Cumulative: 86 *New Species for the Count* Common Loon: 1 *Noteworthy Record Highs**:* (previous highs in parenthesis) Lesser Scaup: 4 (1 in 2011) Pileated Woodpecker: 10 (8 in 2021 & 2015) Bohemian Waxwing: 104 (88 in 2016) Common Grackle: 3 (1 in 2017, 2016 & 2009) *Noteworthy Tied Record*: (previous tied records in parenthesis) Great Blue Heron: 1 (2021, 2011) American Kestrel: 1 (2018, 2014, 2013, 2012 & 2007) *Notable absences**:* Gray Partridge I would like to thank everyone that participated in this count, especially the field participants that travel long distances to help us out!! Hope to see you next year, Christine Christine Trudeau Alfred-Montebello CBC Compiler -- Ontbirds and Birdnews are moderated email Listservs provided by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) as a service to all birders in Ontario. Birdnews is reserved for announcements, location summaries, first of year reports, etc. To post a message on Birdnews, send an email to: [email protected]. If you have any questions or concerns, contact the Birdnews Moderators by email at [email protected]. Please review posting rules and guidelines at http://ofo.ca/site/content/listserv-guidelines During the COVID-19 pandemic, all Ontario birders should be taking extra precautions and following local, provincial, and federal regulations regarding physical distancing and non-essential travel. To find out more about OFO, please visit our website at ofo.ca or Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/OntarioFieldOrnithologists.
