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flag Christmas Bird Count shows stable chickadees, fewer irruptive birds, and declining gulls in Maine, likely due to avian flu.

flag The 126th annual Christmas Bird Count, ongoing through January 5, is providing early data on winter bird populations across North America, with preliminary results from Maine showing stable chickadee numbers but fewer sightings of expected irruptive species like redpolls and snowy owls. flag Gull populations, particularly American herring and great black-backed gulls, continue to decline sharply since 2022, likely due to avian influenza. flag While some declines may reflect seasonal behavior, community science efforts like eBird and the CBC remain vital for tracking long-term ecological changes.

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