Date: 2/11/26 12:23 pm From: Donna and Bruce Walgren via groups.io <Piranga...> Subject: [NEBirds] Crawford CBC
Crawford CBC 1-2-2026
The Crawford CBC was conducted for the 28th time on 1-2-2026 by 5
participants. The dry and unseasonably warm weather made for excellent
conditions for the count. Total individuals birds counted was 1,859
(average is 1,447) representing 39 species (average = 35 species).
New species: Swamp Sparrow. In addition, the Ponderosa Pine or type 2 Red
Crossbill and a Montana / merrilli Song Sparrow were also identified.
High Count: American Robins, 326 this year - previous high was 158 in 2023.
European Starlings, 588 this year, 596 in 2023.
Red Crossbills, 112 this year - Previous high was 41
in 2001.
Low Count: Horned Larks, 0 this year - Can be eruptive, there were 380 last
year, average = 139
Notable Sightings: Wild Turkeys - 68 this year, last year there was 319,
the average is 134
Belted Kingfisher - found for the 4th time
Downy Woodpecker - 14 this year, 5 last
year, average = 7, high = 29 in 1977.
Merlin - found for the 9th time
Black-billed Magpie - 22 this year,
similar to the two previous years, before that their
numbers were single digit, high count of 98 was in 1977.
Black-capped Chickadee - 37 this year,
somewhat of an upward trend, average = 50, high count of 180 in 1974!
American Tree Sparrow - 123 this year,
average = 130, high count of 376 in 1976.
House Finches - 18 this year, none last
year, average = 15, high count of 80 in 2013.
American Goldfinches - 157 this year, 0
last year, average = 115, high count of 380 in 1974.
Thanks to all that participated and a special thanks to Kathy DeLara who
contacted and organized the participants.
Bruce and Donna Walgren
Casper, WY
Here is the complete list:
15 Mallard
68 wild Turkey
2 Golden Eagle
2 Northern Harrier
1 Sharp-shinned Hawk
1 Cooper's Hawk
4 Red-tailed Hawk
3 Rough-legged Hawk
1 Ferruginous Hawk
12 Rock Pigeon
56 Eurasian Collared-Dove
1 Belted Kingfisher
14 Downy Woodpecker
5 Hairy Woodpecker
2 Northern Flicker
4 Northern Flicker (Yellow-shafted)
4 American Kestrel
2 Merlin
4 Northern Shrike
8 Blue Jay
22 Black-billed Magpie
24 American Crow
37 Black-capped Chickadee
2 Red-breasted Nuthatch
7 White-breasted Nuthatch
1 Marsh Wren
13 Townsend's Solitare
326 American Robin
588 European Starling
123 American Tree Sparrow
1 Dark-eyed Junco
12 Dark-eyed Junco (Slate-colored)
24 Dark-eyed Junco (Oregon)
18 Dark-eyed Junco (Pink-sided)
6 Dark-eyed Junco (White-winged)
1 Song Sparrow
1 Song Sparrow (Montana/Merrilli)
1 Swamp Sparrow
2 Spotted Towhee
34 Red-winged Blackbird
2 Western Meadowlark
18 House Finch
64 Red Crossbill
48 Red Crossbill (Ponderosa Pine or Type 2)
157 American Goldfinch
118 House Sparrow
Total Individual Birds = 1,859 Total Species = 39
Start Time: 8 AM
End Time: 3 PM
Miles driven 142
Miles walked 2.5
Total Party Miles 144.5
Hours driven 14.5
Hours walked 3
Total Party Hours 17.5
Weather:
Temp Minimum = 38 Temp Maximum = 42
Wind Direction = NE Minimum = 0 Maximum = 10 MPH
Snow Depth: 0 inches
Water: Still Water - Mostly frozen Moving Water - Mostly open
