The Counting Begins

I wish I could say that everyone was excited about the Great Backyard Bird Count...

...but the overall energy level left something to be desired. 

They don't count, but I was pleased to see this doe and her twins.  They've not been around for some time.

On to the count.

On Friday I submitted two forms - one for a morning count, the 2nd for an afternoon count. 

Friday Morning Count

Feb 15, 2013 7:30 AM - 8:45 AM

16 species

• California Quail 9
• Mourning Dove 3
• Northern Flicker 2
• Steller's Jay 12
• Western Scrub-Jay 1
• American Crow 5
• Black-capped Chickadee 3
• American Robin 2
• Varied Thrush 1
• Spotted Towhee 6
• Song Sparrow 6
• White-crowned Sparrow 6
• Golden-crowned Sparrow 10
• Dark-eyed Junco 12
• House Finch 2
• Evening Grosbeak 15
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Friday Afternoon Count

Feb 15, 2013 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM

18 species

• California Quail 10
• Mourning Dove 7
• Great Horned Owl 1 (didn't see the owl, but heard it!)
• Northern Flicker 3
• Steller's Jay 5
• Western Scrub-Jay 2
• American Crow 16
• Black-capped Chickadee 5
• Chestnut-backed Chickadee 2
• American Robin 40
• Varied Thrush 1
• European Starling 2
• Spotted Towhee 4
• Song Sparrow 2
• White-crowned Sparrow 2
• Golden-crowned Sparrow 2
• Dark-eyed Junco 24
• House Finch 8