Date: 1/6/26 6:20 pm From: Chris M. via groups.io <chrismac...> Subject: [pen-bird] Ano Nuevo CBC, January 3
Hi everyone,
Despite predictions of much rain, most sections of the Año Nuevo count
circle were drier than expected. In my Cloverdale section, we barely got a
sprinkle, though it was breezy and gray.
The preliminary total of species was 148. 85 volunteer counters
participated.
Birds were not very numerous, probably due to the weather. The most
unexpected find was a Royal Tern, which flew past the counters at Año Nuevo
State Park. The sea watchers remarked on the high numbers of loons -
thousands - that they saw passing by.
This count circle is more rural than Crystal Springs, with more hiking
required of counters. I appreciate everyone that turned out to help. As
always, we welcome new birders on their first CBC, and people who are
visiting from out of town and join a CBC in a new-to-them area.
As well as our long-time and invaluable counters who know their areas so
well.
Many thanks to everyone who participated! See you again in December!
