Between December 14 and January 5, tens of thousands of bird-loving volunteers will participate in counts across the Western Hemisphere. Nelson reported the highest accumulation of snow for the second year in a row, and Big White, Powder King, and Yoho N.P. Two records from Haida Gwaii, Common Snipe (Skidegate Inlet) and Fieldfare (Rose Spit) are pending review by Bird Records Committee. The CBC of Montreal had the largest number of species (74), followed by Quebec, (71), Longueuil (59) and Percé (53). Snow Goose 67,273 (QC, St-Jean-sur-le-Richelieu); Greater White-fronted Goose 32 (BC, Tlell); Pink-footed Goose 1 (NL, St. Johns); Brant 555 (BC, White Rock); Cackling Goose 1871 (BC, White Rock); Canada Goose 47,551 (AB, Lethbridge); Mute Swan 534 (ON, Prince Edward Point); Trumpeter Swan 1041 (BC, Chilliwack); Tundra Swan 9736 (ON, Blenheim); Wood Duck 255 (BC, Victoria); Blue-winged Teal 1 (NS, Sable Island; ON, Linwood); Northern Shoveler 303 (BC, Duncan); Gadwall 236 (BC, Victoria); Eurasian Wigeon 45 (BC, White Rock); American Wigeon 5548 (BC, White Rock); Mallard 44,175 (ON, St. Clair N.W.A. No swallows were detected on the CBC this winter. Most counts reported lower diversity than usual, likely a result of the early winter weather, although temperatures were generally seasonal if not warmer than usual during the period. You can help monitor and conserve North America’s birds! Rare and lingering warblers are often a “prize” of the season in Atlantic Canada, and the mild fall this year led to a bonanza in some provinces. Counts are carried out within a 24-km diameter circle that stays the same from year to year. Always a treat, there were four Gyrfalcons on four CBCs, as well as three cw reports. A total of 61 Christmas Bird Counts (CBC) submitted data during the 120 (2019-20) season in Alberta, including one new count at Viking. A new marsh monitoring program in British Columbia, PhD opportunity: species distribution and abundance models of Canadian owls, Includes species detected during Count Week. Christmas Bird Count. A total of 1,222,864 individuals were counted, about 80,000 lower than the five-year average – mostly driven by abundant waterbirds. Six of the seven Killdeer reported on count day were at Calgary, one was at Snake’s Head, and an additional count week bird was at Crowsnest. Seven new counts were registered for the 2019-20: Buffalo Pound P.P. Since then, the early winter bird survey has been providing data for conservation biologists and environmental … December 15 was the most popular count day (11), followed by December 14 (10), and December 22 (8). Birds Canada manages the Christmas Bird Count in Canada with US partner, National Audubon Society. At least ten circles reported count day American Three-toed Woodpeckers. Gyrfalcons are always exciting, and one thrilled birders at Gimli. December was pretty average for temperature and snow cover so nothing extraordinary to influence the birds. Mountain Quail 9 (BC, Victoria 64),California Quail 4566 (BC, Penticton 105), Chukar 281 (BC, Oliver-Osoyoos 113), Gray Partridge 728 (SK, Regina 104), Ring-necked Pheasant 4000 (QC, St-Anne-du-Lac 113), Ruffed Grouse 149 (ON, Algonquin P.P. Two species are considered pending and under review by the Bird Records Committee (species underlined). Dark-eyed Juncos (528) were the most abundant sparrow, followed by White-throated Sparrow (11), and White-crowned Sparrow (5). The species of birds observed in Québec census totaled an impressive total of 260,116 individuals. There were 111 Eurasian Collared-Doves on nine counts, with Delta Marsh/Portage Plains and Minnedosa reporting them for the first time.  Leader this year was Portage la Prairie at 47, followed by Cypress River at 34 & Carman at 13.  Perhaps surprisingly, the counts with the longest established populations, Glenboro, Lyleton & Morden, had quite low numbers, one to four each.  They should now be considered the default dove on Manitoba CBCs, contrasting to the Mourning Dove’s showing of six birds on three counts, with four at Delta and singles at Glenboro & Morden. All provincial and territorial counts are summarized in Table 1. That’s not a figure I have tracked but it seems like a pretty high figure. Not surprisingly, the Green-tailed Towhee was the only detected in the country during the 120. There were seven Golden Eagles on four counts, while Bald Eagles declined to 56 birds on 11 CBCs, plus two count week observations. Edmonton had the most field counters (169) and party effort. The most popular day was December 14 with 16 censuses, followed by December 21 with 7 counts and December 15  with 6. As has been the case during the past few “down years”, waterbirds featured fairly prominently in the list of below-average counts, although definitely not to the same extreme as the last few years, especially year 118. Two new counts were added: Denny Island-Bella Bella and Kuskanook; and Yoho N.P. ", 40 high-conservation-priority bird species benefit from our projects. Medicine Hat reported the highest count of Ring-necked Pheasant (130) in Canada. Green Heron reports were down from four last year to one (Vancouver) and a Great Egret was a treat for Abbotsford-Mission. Yousif Attia co-ordinates Christmas bird counts across the country for Bird Studies Canada. The Rusty Blackbird and Common Grackle counts were also notable in being the lowest since count years 61 and 63, respectively. 75), Magnificent Frigatebird cw (NS, Halifax-Dartmouth 108), Northern Gannet 596 (NS, Cape Sable Island 100), Brandt’s Cormorant 4280 (BC, Sooke 86), Double-crested Cormorant 2361 (BC, Vancouver 120), Great Cormorant 433 (NS, Halifax [west] 85), Red-faced Cormorant 1 (BC, Rose Spit 114), Pelagic Cormorant 3233 (BC, Nanaimo 89), American White Pelican 10 (SK, Gardiner Dam 111), Brown Pelican 19 (BC, Victoria 113), American Bittern 26 (BC, Ladner 106), Great Blue Heron 317 (BC, Ladner 115), Great Egret 2 (NS, Cape Sable Island 109), Snowy Egret 1 (NS, Halifax [east] 80), Little Blue Heron 1 (NS, Yarmouth 100), Cattle Egret 3 (BC, Ladner 80), Green Heron 7 (BC, Pitt Meadows 111), Black-crowned Night-Heron 20 (ON, Toronto 107). 1 was here. For the first time since 1961/62 no Wilson’s Snipes were found on an Ontario CBC. British Columbia was generally seasonal although coastal areas received colder weather early on that may have contributed to lower species diversity. This year most of Ontario experienced cold temperatures and snow by mid-November, followed by more normal conditions leading up to CBC season. Christmas Bird Count compilers’ conjectures fell into two broad categories, either the birds had plenty of natural foods to eat and weren’t as visible as usual, or they had abandoned the area en mass, but nearly all agreed numbers were on the low side.  Bill Walley, former compiler of the Dauphin count, commented he had never seen such a poor count and this was certainly a reflected theme. The 120th Christmas Bird Census (CBC) was successful in Quebec again this year. The only Harris’s Sparrow in the province were at Creston Valley in stark contrast to last season when they were reported on 10 different counts. Some other odd lingering neotropical species for Ontario included a Swainson’s Thrush (Toronto), a Wilson’s Warbler (London), and two Rose-breasted Grosbeaks (one at London, one at Minden). Victoria had North American high counts for Chestnut-backed Chickadee, Pacific Wren, and Golden-crowned Kinglet, and Canadian high counts for Marsh Wren, Bewick’s Wren, Ruby-crowned Kinglet, Hermit Thrush, and American Robin! [no other jaegers were reported], Great Gray Owl, and Palm Warbler). You should be prepared to commit part or all of the count day as either a field observer or feeder watcher somewhere within the count circle. Carolina Wren has become expected in recent years, although only singles were reported in each of NS & NB this year. Barred Owls also had a very big year, with the 105 counted, well short of last year’s record 158, but still good enough for second-highest ever. Possibly the most out of place record for Ontario was a very lost Northern Fulmar, a pelagic species, on the Ottawa River (Ottawa-Gatineau). 119), American Black Duck 13,651 (NS, Halifax-Dartmouth 103), Northern Pintail 55,070 (BC, Ladner 92), Green-winged Teal (Eurasian) 12 (NL, St. John, 111), Green-winged Teal (American) 23,472 (BC, Ladner 92), Canvasback 25,800 (ON, St. Clair N.W.A. The weather patterns leading up to count day always plays a big role. Pine Siskin was the most abundant finch species although in lower than usual numbers. Our federal tax ID number is 13-1624102. Common Murre was again the most widely reported and abundant alcid (6,468), followed by Ancient Murrelet (2,233). Counts were held from December 14 to January 4. As with last year, Purple Finches were only noted in four areas, with two more during cw. was the warmest at 6 degrees Celsius. This likely had to do with a poor year for winter finches moving south coupled with the lack of lingering species thanks to the cold November. After four sightings last year, Mourning Doves went unreported. Siberian Accentor 1 (BC, White Rock 116), House Sparrow 23,761 (MB, Winnipeg 90), Eurasian Tree Sparrow 2 (MB, Winnipeg 115), Citrine Wagtail 1 (BC, Comox, 113), Red-throated Pipit 1 (BC, Ladner 91), American Pipit 1327 (ON, Point Pelee 117), Common Chaffinch 1 (NS, Halifax [west] 89), Brambling 3 (BC, Port Clements 106), Evening Grosbeak 2621 (ON, Ottawa-Gatineau 73), Pine Grosbeak 1847 (NL, St. Anthony’s 75), Gray-crowned Rosy-Finch 600 (BC, Penticton 87), Purple Finch 1845 (NS, Broad Cove 92), Cassin’s Finch 312 (BC, Vaseux Lake 89), House Finch 3020 (ON, St. Thomas 89), Red Crossbill 3527 (ON, Algonquin P.P. The only Hoarys reported were a pair at E.B. Every year since 1900, bird lovers have gathered to count the birds at Christmastime. Red-throated Loon 1151 (BC, Tlell 105), Arctic Loon 1 (BC, Duncan 108), Pacific Loon 4437 (BC, Campbell River 105), Common Loon 618 (BC, Comox 105), Yellow-billed Loon 43 (BC, Hecate Strait 110), Laysan Albatross cw (BC, Juan de Fuca 112), Black-footed Albatross 2 (BC, Greater Masset 114), Northern Fulmar 1619 (NL, Cape St. Mary’s 100), Black-capped Petrel 1 (ON, Wye Marsh 102), Cory’s Shearwater 1 (NB, Cape Tormentine 99), Buller’s Shearwater 1 (BC, Hecate Strait 106), Short-tailed Shearwater 81 (BC, Langara Island 100), Sooty Shearwater 1238 (BC, Rose Spit 99), Great Shearwater 15 (NS, Brier Island 116), Pink-footed Shearwater 1 (NS, Glace Bay 118), Manx Shearwater cw (NS, Halifax-Dartmouth 109), Fork-tailed Storm-Petrel 2 (BC, Rose Spit 119), Leach’s Storm-Petrel 6 (NL, Terra Nova N.P. No wood-warblers were recorded during the count period. Slightly less surprising misses were Brant, Harris’s Sparrow, Lincoln’s Sparrow, Great Gray Owl (although there was one on count week) and Boreal Owl. Each of Canada’s ten provinces and two out of three territories scored at least one species high count during the 120th CBC season. Components of a CBC. House Finch was the second most abundant (13,613), followed by American Goldfinch (3,550), and Common Redpoll (1,214). Each year, Ontario Nature member groups organize bird counts in their communities across Ontario as part of their holiday traditions. Temperatures in November and partly in December, on average below normal, resulted in bodies of water largely covered with ice. Three Marsh Wrens and three Winter Wrens rounded out the count. Christmas Bird Count (CBC) season is here! with 156 tallied, good enough for sixth highest ever (five of the top six counts have been in the past seven years). The 120 Christmas Bird Count season was a wonderful one throughout most of Atlantic Canada, with its usual mix of wintry weather, fantastic birds and great camaraderie. 85), Tufted Titmouse 70 (ON, Wallaceburg 104), Bushtit 2522 (BC, Victoria 100), Red-breasted Nuthatch 1384 (ON, Algonquin P.P. “When we understand the problem and take action together, conservation works.”, By Yousif Attia, Citizen Science Coordinator, Birds Canada, The long running Christmas Bird Count (CBC) has been represented in Canada since the very beginning, when two of the first ever counts were held in New Brunswick and Ontario in the year 1900. Like last year, the rarest species for Alberta during the season was found during count week, this time a Green-tailed Towhee (Fort McMurray). Sunday December 20, 2020 . Although no compilers commented individually, the total of 1098 Sharp-tailed Grouse on 17 counts was certainly notable. Also at Penticton were 2 Mountain Bluebirds, while Hat Creek reported 27 Townsend’s Solitaires. Field observers cover a portion of the count circle on their own or with a small group, counting all birds they find. Loons, cormorants, and herons were not reported this year. In British Columbia, a Red-throated Pipit (Victoria), and a Great Egret (Abbotsford-Mission) were noteworthy. Black Vulture 16 (ON, Niagara Falls); Turkey Vulture 157 (ON, Dunnville); Osprey 1 (NB, Cape Tormentine); Golden Eagle 10 (BC, Oliver-Osoyoos); Northern Harrier 33 (BC, Pitt Meadows); Sharp-shinned Hawk 20 (NS, Halifax-Dartmouth); Cooper’s Hawk 57 (BC, Victoria); Northern Goshawk 9 (AB, Calgary); Bald Eagle 715 (BC, Chilliwack); Red-shouldered Hawk 4 (ON, Point Pelee); Broad-winged Hawk 1 (NS, Bedford-Sackville, Halifax-Dartmouth); Red-tailed Hawk 186 (BC, Vernon); Red-tailed Hawk (Harlan’s) 1 (BC, Merritt); Rough-legged Hawk 42 (ON, Linwood); Barn Owl 6 (BC, White Rock); Western Screech-Owl 3 (BC, Kelowna, Oliver-Osoyoos); Eastern Screech-Owl 37 (ON, West Elgin); Great Horned Owl 27 (BC, Victoria); Snowy Owl 37 (ON, Linwood); Northern Hawk Owl 5 (MB, Pinawa-Lac du Bonnet); Northern Pygmy-Owl 5 (BC, Peachland, Vaseux Lake); Barred Owl 26 (ON, Petroglyphs); Great Gray Owl 6 (AB, Cochrane Wildlife Reserve); Long-eared Owl 5 (ON, Blenheim); Short-eared Owl 9 (BC, Kuskanook); Boreal Owl 1 (AB, Devon-Calmar); Northern Saw-whet Owl 7 (NS, Bedford-Sackville). Dark-eyed Junco was the most detected sparrow in the province by a wide margin (33,521). Count day weather was pretty comfortable for the most part, with an average low of -5° C and average high of -0.4° C; similar to last year but about ten degrees warmer than count year 118! On Christmas Day 1900, an ornithologist decided to count birds instead of shoot them, launching the longest-running community science project in the world. This is the world's longest running citizen science initiative. December 15 was the day most counts took place (16), followed by December 14 (12), and December 28 (11). One Rufous Hummingbird was at Cortes Island, Northern Flicker was the most abundant Woodpecker (6,549), followed by Downy Woodpecker (1,467), and Hairy Woodpecker (648). The Christmas Bird Count is the longest running citizen science project in the world. Band-tailed Pigeons were scarce during the CBC season with a high count of five at Parksville-Qualicum Beach, and Vancouver took the highest national total of Eurasian Collared-Dove (380). Table 1. Single American Kestrels were at Leduc and Medicine Hat, while the only Peregrine Falcon was at Edmonton.All nine expected owl species were detected including Canadian high counts represented by six Great Gray Owls at Cochrane Wildlife Reserve, and one Boreal Owl at Devon-Calmar. Sharp-shinned Hawks rebounded to six from six localities, compared to only two in 2018. There are always some exciting finds on CBCs and this year was no exception. Waterfowl were generally found in normal numbers, with the exception of two new provincial high counts established for Canada Geese and Common Goldeneye. Northwestern Crow (Corvus caurinus) a species that historically has had highest winter abundance along coastal BC, has been lumped with American Crow (Corvus brachyrhynchos) and will no longer be recognized as a separate species on subsequent summaries. Five species were reported in all census : Downy Woodpecker, Blue Jay, American Crow, Common Raven, and Black-capped Chickadee. Black Vulture 16 (ON, Niagara Falls 120), Turkey Vulture 190 (ON, Dunnville 119), Osprey 3 (BC, Deep Bay 79), Golden Eagle 14 (SK, Fort Walsh Cypress Hills 88), Northern Harrier 162 (ON, Fisherville 91), Sharp-shinned Hawk 41 (SK, Saskatoon 62), Cooper’s Hawk 74 (BC, Nanaimo 117), Northern Goshawk 16 (SK, E.B. A Northern Mockingbird at Greater Masset was a good find. Notable in the region at any season were Dickcissel (NB & NL), Indigo Bunting (NB) and Eastern Meadowlark (NB). Edmonton also boasted the highest count for Downy (453) and Pileated (67) woodpeckers in Canada.
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