176 species of birds seen so far this winter — a record number, says Nature N.B.

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New Brunswick

More birds are making trips north to New Brunswick in the winter than usual, but the reasons for the increase probably aren’t good.

Climate change a major factor, birding expert says

CBC News

· Posted: Jan 11, 2025 5:00 AM EST | Last Updated: 7 hours ago

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Yellow warblers are often seen in the province in warmer months, but are quickly making their home here in winter as well. (Submitted by Laura Tranquilla)

More birds are making the trip north to New Brunswick this winter than usual, but the reasons probably aren’t good.

Nature N.B. has maintained a list of the different types of birds seen during every winter since 1996.

So far this winter, 176 species have been spotted, the highest number since the list was started.

Jim Wilson, a birder and member of Nature N.B., said it looks like climate change is likely to blame for the increase in winter species. 

“Climate change is a factor and our winters aren’t what they might have been 30 years ago,” said Wilson. 

“Our falls are more moderate, so some birds are staying longer.”

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‘Climate change is a factor, and our winters aren’t what they might have been 30 years ago,’ says Jim Wilson, a birder and Nature N.B. member. (Submitted by Jim Wilson)

There are two categories of birds that the province is seeing more of in the winter,

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