The 76th Boonton Christmas Bird Count was conducted today with sunny skies, breezy winds and completely open water. With some parties not yet reporting the preliminary total count is 85 species. At this time highlights are two separate sightings of immature Northern Goshawks, one in Troy Meadows, the other in Florham Park, and Redheads in Denville. A complete wrap-up will be posted as soon as the totals are tallied. A history of the count is also planned for the near future.

Submitted by Jonathan Klizas.