83rd Bronx-Westchester Christmas Bird Count
December 23, 2006

The Bronx-Westchester CBC has seen well over 220 different species.
Summary of birds seen over its 80 year history.
1999 Results
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2001 Results
2002 Results
2003 Results
2004 Results
2005 Results
2006 Results are below
2007 Results

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    The Bronx-Westchester Christmas Bird Count was held Saturday December 23, 2006. Over 70 volunteers searched the sound, rivers, ponds, lakes, woods and meadows throughout southern Westchester and the Bronx identifying and counting all the birds they encountered. 116 species were identified tallying 46,251 birds.

    The forecast called for rain all day, but the rain ended just after daybreak and the sun came out in the afternoon. The warm weather leading up to the count resulted in low numbers of ducks and many other species. Lakes remained unfrozen to our north and many ducks stayed north. Local birds took advantage of the weather by staying spread out and did not concentrate themselves in prime habitat. The weather did result in many rare sightings.

    The female Rufous Hummingbird remained at Lenoir Nature Preserve to make it to the count. A Pacific Loon was reported off Orchard Beach, but unfortunately could not be found and confirmed the next day. A Lesser Yellowlegs in the East Bronx was the counts 9th record.

    Three species of warblers were found. Two Orange-crowned Warblers were in Pelham Bay Park. A Nashville Warbler was near the power line path in Greenburgh. And an American Redstart was found at Half-Moon Overlook, just above Spuyten Duyvil in the Bronx.

    Wave Hill had an Indigo Bunting and a Baltimore Oriole was nearby in Riverdale. A possible "pink-sided" Junco was glimpsed on the Old Croton Aqueduct in Tibbetts Brook Park, Yonkers. The bird also could not be relocated.

    Other highlights included Surf and Black Scoters, along with a Northern Gannet in the Sound. An immature Bald Eagle was seen from the marina in Yonkers.

    Low numbers were recorded for Canada Goose, Wood Duck, American Black Duck, Mallard and Common Goldeneye while Monk Parakeets and American Robin set new high counts. Species missed (not seen) were Ring-necked Duck, American Coot, Yellow-rumped Warbler, and Savannah Sparrow. - Michael Bochnik, Compiler

    Thanks to all participants. The complete compilation results are attached.

    The next count will be on SUNAY, December 23, 2007

Michael Bochnik
(914) 2379331 
BochnikM@cs.com