44th North Bay Christmas Bird Count, December 17, 2022 - Preliminary Results from Lori Anderson, Compiler *Most Abundant Birds Observed:* American Crows, Common Ravens, Black-capped Chickadees and Mallards were abundant; Hairy and Downy Woodpeckers and White-breasted Nuthatches were frequent; a number of Hooded Mergansers and Common Goldeneye were observed in the open waters; Bald Eagles were maintaining their numbers; Evening Grosbeaks were well counted, with most other finch species observed. *All-time High Count Species:* Red- tailed Hawk - 3 were observed in 3 different areas. *Specialty and Out-of -season Birds Observed*: 3 Canada Geese; 1 Red-bellied Woodpecker; 2 Brown Creepers; 2 Robins; 1 Gray Catbird; 1 Brown Thrasher; 80 Bohemian Waxwings; 5 Tree Sparrows and 3 Dark-eyed Juncos remaining at feeders; 3 Northern Cardinals and 4 Common Grackles *Misses and Poorly Represented:* Owls 0; Northern Shrike 0; Canada Jay 0; Blue Jays 53; Red-breasted Nuthatches 8; Kinglets 0; Snow Bunting 0; Purple Finch 0; Red and White-winged Crossbills 0. *Totals: 37 species and over 3300 individuals*