On January 1, 2026, eleven birders collectively tallied 27,822 birds of 115 different species over 44.62 party hours and 192.26 miles. New species for the count were American Bittern and Gray Catbird. Notable High Counts were: Northern Bobwhite (5), Bald Eagle (17), Northern Flicker (71), Eastern Phoebe (27), and Carolina Chickadee (151). Observers this year were: Leif Anderson, Megan Foll, Michael Linz, Patty McLean, Matt Matlock, Sarah Morris, Dawna Stirrup, Clay Hooten, Steve Warmack, LaDonna and Kenny Nichols. Many thanks to all helping this count so successful. Kenny NicholsLake Dardanelle CBC coordinator
