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Total CBCs
the species seen in the history of the
count were either not seen this year
or were reported in record low
numbers. The species count for this
year (75) was the lowest in the seven
years of the count.
On the positive side, 3 new species
were added to the total Hillsboro
Christmas Count this year: Longeared Owl, Olive Warbler, and HarrisÕs
Sparrow (cw). Dark-eyed Juncos were
seen in greater numbers than have
been seen on previous Hillsboro
Christmas counts.
These results are broadly reßective of
both the most recent observational
history in this area and national
trends. All through the fall observers
have been reporting fewer species
and fewer individuals all along the
east slope of the Black Range.
Nationally, the number of individual
birds counted on the total CBCs has
declined even though the number of
CBCs and the number of participating
observers have increased (see graphs
above).
Bird Cam Images of
Sphinx Moth
Top Right: Sphinx Moth captured on a
bird feeder cam on 22 May 2025, in
Hillsboro. The funky looking
proboscis is created by the fast
movement of the moth and the
relatively slow shutter speed of the
camera.
Bottom Right: Sphinx Moth captured
on a bird feeder cam on 27 March
2025. Hillsboro. Video at this link.
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