Thirty individuals identified 81 Bird Species on the Dec 21, 2016 Southern Maine CBC. This is the 45th count year for this Circle,MEYC. It was a pleasant Winter Solstice day, rescheduled from the icy 19th of December. Temperatures ranged from 18-32 degrees F and west winds blew at 7-10 MPH. Our 81 species is an average count and we added no new birds. A lingering Gray Catbird seen only for the 4th count and 1 Bohemian Waxwing found in a mixed flock of American Robins and Cedar Waxwings characterized the dynamics of the birding day. Wood Duck, Greater Scaup, Northern Pintails and Green-wing Teal were found on open water while a light phased Rough-legged Hawk hovered over Moody Marsh. Count week has so far added a Barred Owl to our total. Thanks to all who participated and attended the compilation at the Wells Reserve.
Happy Holidays to all.
Pat Moynahan
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