Bird Protection Quebec "Field Trip Report" Saturday March 5

Saturday in Hudson 23 observers enjoyed a very cold but sunny morning, -16, that slowly warmed up to -5. We observed 16 species of birds and were very pleased to see Bohemian and Cedar Waxwings as well as the early spring arrival of a Red-shouldered Hawk. Thanks to everyone who came out for a pleasant morning of birding and to Wayne Grubert for his help. Here is our complete list. Barbara MacDuff

Red-shouldered hawk 1, Downy woodpecker 5, Hairy woodpecker 2, Blue jay 6, American crow 16, Black-capped chickadee 48, White-breasted nuthatch 12, American robin 12, European starling 40, Bohemian waxwing 22, Cedar waxwing 5, Dark-eyed junco 2, Northern cardinal 8, Purple finch 2, American goldfinch 6, Gull sp. 1

Buse à épaulettes 1, Pic mineur 5, Pic chevelu 2, Geai bleu 6, Corneille d'Amérique 16, Mésange à tête noire 48, Sittelle à poitrine blanche 12, Merle d'Amérique 12,  étourneau 40, Jaseur boréal 22, Jaseur d'Amérique 5, Junco ardoisé 2, Cardinal rouge 8, Roselin pourpré 2, Chardonneret jaune 6, espèces Goéland 1