Date: 1/3/26 5:13 pm From: Ricky Olson via groups.io <olsonr088...> Subject: Re: [sd-birds] Rapid City 2025 CBC
Thank you for sharing Peg! I am always interested in seeing the birds
observed in different areas. I will admit Indian Peafowl would be new for
me😎
On Sat, Jan 3, 2026 at 7:00 PM Peg McIntire via groups.io <pegmcintire=
<me.com...> wrote:
> RAPID CITY 2025 CBC
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> We were fortunate to have outstanding weather for humans on our count day,
> considering the relentless wind we have had. The mild weather this season
> has perhaps affected some bird migration. The heavily laden crabapple
> trees and junipers have provided a feast for many.
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> It’s unclear what part the bizarre micro-cimate effect we’ve had this
> winter played in our observations. On the count day, it started at 6
> degrees in the lower parts of Rapid City, but rose as we ascended as little
> as 200 feet in elevation and ended with 48 degrees in the foothills. The
> fact that it was calm and mostly sunny was amazing.
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> We were able to count a few notable sightings: Brown Thrasher, Spotted
> Towhee, White-throated Sparrow, Song Sparrow, and the elusive Brown
> Creeper. Flocks of Robins were seen in various locations. We had a great
> day.
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