[Maine-birds] Biddeford/Kennebunkport CBC report

                Thanks to the good weather, many dedicated birders in the field (some who went owling - the Great Horned and Barred), our feeder watchers (the Towhee and Saw-whet) , and a heads up from a birder in the count area (the American Wigeons and one of the Pintails),  we had a very successful CBC on Dec. 28^th.    We found 92 species on count day - a new high - and added a new species during the count week - the White-winged Dove which unfortunately was not relocated on count day.   

                We had 10 new high species counts - more than doubling the previous number of Black Scoters and Snow Buntings, and a third more Buffleheads.  As expected, our 16 Snowy Owls (maybe 17) topped the old record of 6.   The 16203 total birds seen is also a record for the count.   

                Thanks to all who participated. 

                Have a great new year - birding and otherwise!!

                Marie Jordan - compiler of MEBK

 

Please see attachment - shows species and numbers as well as the high counts for the day.