The 66th Nampa Christmas Bird Count day is coming to an end. Approximately 40 people participated in the count. And what a windy day it was, 15-23 mph winds all day. The count day total is 98 species and 5 additional count week birds (count week ends 12/24). The best bird of the day was found at Canyon Hill Cemetery,  a Nashville Warbler.

Misses

Ruddy duck 

Lincoln Sparrow 

Northern Saw-whet Owl

Common Loon

Ross’s Goose

Western Screech Owl

Say’s Phoebe

Northern Shrike

Yellow-headed Blackbird 

If you are out in the count area on Sunday, Monday or Tuesday and see one of these birds please let Cheryl or I know. 

Thanks so much to everyone who participated!  Cheryl and I really appreciate your effort. (Especially on a cold and windy day like today). And another thank you to everyone who brought food for the chili/soup feed.