36 people covered an area from Moody Beach to Fort Foster. Although it was cold and winds were in the 10-15 mph range, we felt we lucked out on the weather, with no snow, and no gales. Numbers of individual birds were low, but our total of 89 species is above average. Sadly, we found no Red-breasted Nuthatch, the only time in the count's 47 years. We did have some new high counts: 16 Common Ravens, 2 White-crowned Sparrows, and 2 Baltimore Orioles. The west wind certainly was a factor in the low numbers of gulls, alcids, sea ducks, and shorebirds. Bluebirds continue to be found in every section, with a total this year of 98, a little less than last year. Last but very cool, we have a new count bird: an Eastern Pheobe was found by Shiloh Shulte at the little pond next to the York Library. Laurie Pocher got great pics which Shiloh has posted to Ebird. Thanks to everyone who made great food for us at the compilation, and everyone in the field. See you next year!
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