[obol] Illinois Valley , JO CO CBC

[Romain Cooper]

Hello OBOLers,

Held the 10th consecutive Illinios Valley CBC yesterday (Sunday, 12/16).

The weather was cold in the morning and a strong, cold rain began 
about 2:30pm.  But we are grateful the storm held til the afternoon 
and allowed good birding conditions.

11 counters (thank you all very much) recorded 93 species and 7,944 
individuals (both #s about average for the 10 yrs.).  Results are preliminary.

New birds to the count are Common Goldeneye, Horned Grebe and Lark 
Sparrow.  Other good birds (not found regularly on the IV count) are 
White-Fronted Goose, Gadwall and Lewis' Woodpecker.  Obvious misses 
include Greater Scaup (regular on Lake Selmac), Ruffed Grouse, 
Western Screech Owl, Yellow-Rumped Warbler and House Sparrow.

Best,    Romain

Siskiyou Biological Services LLC
Romain Cooper
10398 Takilma Road
Cave Junction, OR 97523
home office 541-592-2311
cell 541-415-1490