Again this year, the 116th Christmas Bird Count (CBC) was very successful in Quebec. A total of 139 species, a hybrid (Black Duck X Mallard) and three species of domestic origin (Domestic Goose, Mallard of domestic origin and Ring-necked Pheasant) were observed on census day or during the week of this one, including 52 aquatic species (36% of all species), 21 raptors (diurnal and nocturnal; 15%) and 70 terrestrial birds (grouse, woodpeckers, perching birds; 49%). Forty counts were conducted in Quebec. A new was added this year: Boileau. Three censuses have not been made or did not provide data this year. Counts were held from December 16th to January 3th. The most popular day was December 19th with 18 censuses followed by December 20th with six counts. The warm weather in December resulted in low amounts of ice on the water bodies, which had a significant impact on the important presence of aquatic birds, especially waterfowl. An impressive total of 1066 people participated in the...