Hi everyone, The 20th annual Linwood CBC was held December 28th. Temperatures ranged from +1 to -2 degrees. Winds were SE, 20-30km/hr. We had steady rain, starting at 10 am, lasting the rest of the day, with upwards of 20 mm, making for a challenging day. A total of 28 count participants gave the count good coverage, considering the conditions, with 47 species observed, below the count's average of 53.5 species. There were no new species; the cumulative species total sits at 104. Total number of individuals was below average, with 4,718 (ave. is 12,553), which constitutes a record low. *Unusual species: * Hermit Thrush – 2 birds found in different areas of the count (3rd record for the count) *High-counts:* Red-breasted Nuthatch – 52 (prev high 48), Dark-eyed Junco – 572 (prev high 557), Winter Wren – 2 (prev high 1) *Low-counts:* Canada Goose – 26 (prev low of 43), American Crow – 59 (prev low 218), Rough-legged Hawk – 5 (prev low of 10), Red-tailed Hawk – 19 (prev low of 36) *Notable misses: *American Herring Gull! 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