Page 13 - Giv'er Miramichi Magazine - Winter Issue 2022

Above: A Peregrine Falcon was seen in Miramichi. This is the first time Above: A Red Crossbill, an infrequent visitor to this area,
in 50 years that a Peregrine Falcon was recorded during the CBC count was recorded in the Red Bank/Sunny Corner CBC. Photo by
period. Photo by Phil Riebel. Peter Gadd.

Above: A Turkey Vulture was observed during the count week of the Red Bank/Sunny Above: A flock of 700 Bohemian Waxwings
Corner CBC; an unusual sighting in mid-December. Photo by Phil Riebel. was seen in Miramichi. Photo by Phil Riebel.

Goldfinch and White-winged Crossbills. A special sighting was Black-capped Chickadee, our provincial bird and known
on the Red Bank/Sunny Corner CBC was a Red Crossbill. to everyone. It’s lesser-known cousin, the Boreal Chickadee,
Although Red Crossbills aren’t considered a rare bird, they was observed during the count period on the New
aren’t seen as frequently as White-winged Crossbills. Purple Jersey/Neguac CBC.
Finches were quite numerous on the Red Bank/Sunny Corner Even though it’s winter, there are still lots of beautiful
CBC as well. Much less common than Purple Finch are winter birds around to appreciate. The full results of the
House Finch - a group of four House Finch have been counts can be found on the Nature Miramichi website at:
visiting a feeder in the Newcastle area, a special sighting www.miramichinaturalistclub.com/christmas-bird-mammal-
indeed. counts.
A Turkey Vulture was observed during the count week Thank you to everyone who participated in the Christmas
of the Red Bank/Sunny Corner CBC. Turkey Vultures are Bird Counts!
becoming a common sighting here during the spring, summer Nature Miramichi meets the first Tuesday of each
and fall, but seeing one in mid-December is unusual for this month at 6:30 pm. Our meetings are via Zoom at present –
area. check out our Facebook page for a list of upcoming speakers
One of the most common species seen on all three CBCs – everyone is welcome!

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