Westcliffe CBC 1/2/16

[Janelcsw]

The Westcliffe CBC was held on Saturday, January 2. Nine participants divided into four groups. Many thanks to all the participants for contributing to a great CBC!  Some of you have to travel a bit to get to Westcliffe, and I really appreciate your effort. 

It was a great result--we got 52 species, the second best.  We have had only 4 years over 50 (for 30+ CBC's), the record being 54 in 1998. What a great effort!

Highlights as follows:  N. Goshawk-only 1 other year; American Wigeon-only 1 other year; Spotted Towhee-only 3 other years; W.T. Sparrow-only 1 other year; W. Meadowlark=only 1 other year.  

All three Rosy-Finches were found in two locations.

The 2015-16 # of birds was 1362, which is more than the 24 year average of 934.  But what is more interesting is that of the following species, only one (1) bird was found:  G. Eagle, N. Goshawk, Ferruginous Hawk; W. Snipe; P. Falcon; Red-breasted Nuthatch, T. Solitaire; W.T. Sparrow, Song Sparrow and R.W. Blackbird. Some of these are always in low numbers, but some not.

Thanks again! Hope to see you next year!

Jane Pedersen

Compiler

Westcliffe CBC

Jane Pedersen

Jane...@aol.com