Nature Miramichi:

Please find above the recent Northumberland County Winter bird list which was concluded of course Friday February 28th

We ended up with 76 species this year which is about average. Last year we had 74 species and in the best year, 2021–22, we had 80.

Of note in this year’s list:

1. Ducks:

In early December before “freeze-up”:

Wood Duck, Gadwall, N. Pintail, N. Shoveler, Green-winged Teal and Ring-necked Duck were recorded.

2. Birds we don’t see every winter-list included: Snow Goose, Great Horned Owl (although resident), Carolina Wren, Eastern Towhee
3. Birds that decided not to go further south:

Common Grackle*, Rusty Blackbird*

4. Rare (even in the summer):

Field Sparrow*

*Arrived in December and still present Feb. 28!
Details about these sightings are given in the attached NCWBL document attached.

Thank you everyone for your contributions, Another interesting list.