The 32nd Timmins Christmas Bird Count took place on Sat. December 20, 2025. With its center at the intersection of Hwy 101 and Hwy 655, the ONTM circle includes Timmins, Schumacher, South Porcupine and Porcupine. Weather: The day started under moderate to heavy snow and poor visibility, -15°C (-23°C with wind) and 17 km/h east winds with gusts of 26 km/h. After 12pm, the heavy snowfall, drifting snow, accumulations on roads and poor visibility made spotting birds and travelling a challenge. The snow depth on Dec 20, 2025 was approx. 20 to 25 inches; all water bodies were frozen. Participation: 16 people ventured out in the field while 14 participants counted at their feeders, for a total of 30 volunteers. Results: a total of 23 species were found on count day (slightly above the 32-yr average of 20 species). I added the full list and numbers below. No additional species were found during count week, and no new species were added to the ONTM list, which stands at a historical total of 59 species. Notable & uncommon species: * Northern Hawk Owl (1); only the 2nd count with this species in 32 yrs. * White-breasted Nuthatch (2); unusual for winter in Timmins, this was the 6th count with this species in 32 yrs and the only nuthatch species found. * Bohemian Waxwing (2); only the 3rd count with this species. * Common Grackle (1); only the 5th count with this species. Significant absence: * Canada Jay (none found despite occurring in 91% of previous counts) * Red-breasted Nuthatch (none found despite occurring in 88% of previous counts) Other notable missing species includes Boreal Chickadee, White-winged Crossbill, American Three-toed Woodpecker. Full species list and numbers: Ruffed Grouse (13), Bald Eagle (3), Rock Pigeon (Feral Pigeon) (167), Mourning Dove (1), Northern Hawk Owl (1), Downy Woodpecker (7), Hairy Woodpecker (24), Black-backed Woodpecker (1), Pileated Woodpecker (6), Blue Jay (30), American Crow (6), Common Raven (341), Black-capped Chickadee (152), White-breasted Nuthatch (2), European Starling (81), Bohemian Waxwing (2), Snow Bunting (18), Dark-eyed Junco (2), Common Grackle (1), Pine Grosbeak (116), Redpoll (15), Evening Grosbeak (132), House Sparrow (40) A sincere thanks to all the volunteers who helped out and provided good coverage of the ONTM circle despite the weather. Wishing you all a wonderful 2026. Roxane Filion South Porcupine