Some More BBS Results - NE & NW

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Based on the discussion on the lack of birds this year and subsequent BBS reports, I thought I would share some comparisons of 2021 to the past eight years for two routes I do in the northeast (Julesburg & Stoneham) and in the northwest (Lay & Maybell). Averages are in (parentheses) Seems to be no consistent pattern of lower numbers among these select species. Good year for Lark Buntings around Stoneham.

Lay/Maybell

Mourning Dove – 72 (51)

Common Nighthawk – 1 (9)

Western Kingbird – 14 (10)

Horned Lark – 27 (30)

Bewick's Wren – 5 (7)

Sage Thrasher - 44 (43)

Brewer's Sparrow – 127 (84)

Vesper Sparrow - 66 (57)

Western Meadowlark – 270 (203)

Julesburg/Stoneham

Ring-necked Pheasant – 37 (56)

Mourning Dove – 112 (110)

Common Nighthawk – 9 (3)

Western Kingbird – 23 (35)

Horned Lark – 155 (168)

Grasshopper Sparrow – 30 (31)

Lark Bunting – 214 (122)

Western Meadowlark – 270 (294)

Brad Andres, Evergreen