The cold, snowy start to the Greenwich-Stamford Christmas Bird Count on 12/14/25 may impact our total numbers of birds, which are still coming in, but the total 116 species on count day is surprisingly above our recent average of 111. An additional 6 species were noted during count week. Count Day highlights included some continuing birds -- Greater White-fronted Goose, Dickcissel, Indigo Bunting, Tennessee Warbler, Orange-crowned Warbler -- and some great surprises -- Red-necked Grebe, Cackling Goose, Harlequin Duck, Wilson's Snipe, Rough-legged Hawk, and Clay-colored Sparrow. Many thanks to Greenwich Audubon for hosting our compilation, and kudos to my co-compiler Ryan MacLean and all the hardy participants who braved less than ideal conditions. Plus best wishes to all the upcoming CBCs in CT for a safe and productive count this season. The data is such a crucial part of assessing avian populations and the health of our environment. Thank you all. On a somber note, we dedicated this count to the memory of Meredith Sampson, a caring wildlife rehabilitator, leader of the First Sunday Bird Walks at Greenwich Point, former CBC captain at Greenwich Point and lifelong resident of Old Greenwich, who passed away in November of this year. As a friend observed, she was "a force *of* nature and a force *for* nature."
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