Hi everyone, The 19th annual Linwood CBC was held December 30th. Temperatures ranged from +2 to +3 degrees. Winds were WSW, 20-30km/hr. We had off/on precipitation throughout the majority of the day with a mix of rain and wet snow, making for a challenging day. A total of 32 count participants gave the count good coverage, with 54 species observed, above the count's average of 53.5 species. The cumulative species total now sits at 105. Total number of individuals was below average, with 7,156 (ave. is 12,853). *New species:* American Goshawk – 1 bird photographed outside of Wellesley Fox Sparrow – 1 bird seen coming to a feeder in Heidelberg *Unusual species: * Iceland Gull (Kumlien’s) – 1 along the Conestogo River, in Glen Allan (3rd record) Carolina Wren – 2 north of Paradise Lake (3rd record) Hermit Thrush – 1 north of Paradise Lake (2nd record) Brown-headed Cowbird – 1 at a feeder in St. Clements (3rd record) *High-counts:* Golden-crowned Kinglet – 61 (prev high 59) *Low-counts:* House Sparrow (265; prev low of 469), *Notable misses: *Snow Bunting(!), Belted Kingfisher Thanks to all the volunteers for your efforts!! Linwood is located northwest of Waterloo. If you have any questions please email me privately. Ken Burrell kenneth.gd.burrell@gmail.com