Several car loads of enthusiasts ventured out in the one of the worst days this winter to conduct the Bridge Lake area Christmas Bird Count. Stormy winter conditions on January 5 grounded a lot of birds which preferred the protection of their hide-aways. Despite the weather, the group recorded 14 species including; a Great Grey Owl; woodpeckers; nuthatches; creepers and chickadees which included 4 Boreal chickadees which have been wintering at a Lac des Roches feeder.