Nogales CBC - 2024
NEXT YEAR'S NOGALES CHRISTMAS BIRD COUNT (our 41st Year!) WILL BE:
**SATURDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2025**
PRELIMINARY INFO FROM THE 2024 CBC - Around 74 folks counted on December 14, 2024, the 40th year for the Nogales CBC. The sparrows returned in a big way but waterfowl seemed to be in lower than average numbers, although several rarities were found. We also had a birding party cover the Sonora, MX sector for the first time, which is awesome. The first look at our species total is 157 plus 6 CW. Three new species were found: Northern Pygmy Owl, Red-throated Loon and Tennessee Warbler. Other highlights include Gray Catbird, Clark's Grebe, Violet-crowned Hummingbird, Northern Parula and Sage Thrasher. Interestingly, two different parties (~10 miles apart) found three Monk Parakeets. Among the misses on count day were Canvasback, Common Merganser, and Peregrine Falcon. Continue to check back in upcoming weeks as the preliminary list and updated info will be posted. Thanks to all the helped!
Follow this link for the 2023 National CBC Summary:
The 2023 species list is available on the right sidebar ---->
If you are curious about what we have seen since on this count since 1985, averages and number of years we have seen particular species, click on the Historical tab, also to the right ---->
(It has been updated with the 2023 data now.)
Here is a link to the CBC map:
Tapping on the various map sections with give you a written description and details of what to expect in each sector. More info about this year's count will be added in early December so be sure to check back then.
Thanks to all of you who make this fun day possible!
Bill Lisowsky <ykswosil@gmail.com> (520-987-0187)
Green Kingfisher seen during 2023 CBC
Green Kingfisher seen during 2023 CBC
