January 1st is the beginning of a new year and the beginning of a new bird count. I keep track of the birds I’ve seen and photographed in the year. Today I began my count by photographing 8 birds. Last year I ended with only 45 birds but I hope to do much better this year. The birds I saw today are:

#8 Robin

#7 Nuthatch

#6 Chickadee

#5 Carolina Wren

#4 Starling

#3 Cardinal

#2 Hairy Woodpecker

#1 Red-bellied Woodpecker