roseclaw's second attempt BY

[roseclaw]

Hello all!

 

I'm actually going to try this year.

 

Last year, I was able to post 8 despite having photos of over 400 species. I don't know the exact number, because I'm still trying to ID birds I saw last October. I'm from the US, so be prepared for a lot of New World blurds. Trips this year include Yucatan, Yellowstone, and possibly Taiwan.

 

(Currently at work, so pics will be posted later today. I just wanted to hold myself accountable.)

[TonyQ]

I look forward to seeing your New World birds!

[Tdgraves]

You can still post your 2019 birds @roseclaw ....

[roseclaw]

19 minutes ago, Tdgraves said:

You can still post your 2019 birds @roseclaw ....

 

I see what you did there, @Tdgraves

 

The thread is still going over here. Any help would be amazing!

 

Edited January 3, 2020 by roseclaw

[michael-ibk]

Welcome again @roseclaw - looking forward to your additions, it will be your responsibility to cover North America.

[roseclaw]

@michael-ibk all North America? I'll see what I can do! I hadn't planned on Canada, but if you insist....

[michael-ibk]

I insist!

[xelas]

Great to have a birder that will show us birds from the USA, and Taiwan. Looking forward to see them, @roseclaw. If you will go to Canada, even better. I have heard that Vancouver Island is a good spot for Bald Eagles .

[roseclaw]

38 minutes ago, xelas said:

 If you will go to Canada, even better. I have heard that Vancouver Island is a good spot for Bald Eagles .

 

@xelas this is going to sound weird, but I live a mile from an eagle nest. They've been using it for about 20 years, and I see an adult about once a week. My avatar is actually me looking up at the nest. Last one I saw was Tuesday, but that doesn't count here, because it was last year. I'm sure I'll see another one soon enough. So no need to go to Vancouver to see them. Although, I wouldn't mind going to Vancouver to see other things.

Edited January 3, 2020 by roseclaw

[roseclaw]

It's been grey and icky for the past few days, so 1- 15 were taken 1/1 through a window in poor light. I've haven't been out for a proper day of birding yet.

 

1. Dark-eyed junco (slate-colored), Northwest, CT, USA

 

2. Northern cardinal, Northwest, CT, USA

 

3.White-throated sparrow, Northwest, CT, USA

 

4. Chipping sparrow (immature), Northwest, CT, USA

 

Edited January 3, 2020 by roseclaw

[roseclaw]

5. Blue Jay, Northwest, CT, USA

 

 

6. Red-bellied woodpecker, Northwest, CT, USA

 

 

7. Mourning dove, Northwest, CT, USA

 

8. Downy woodpecker (male), Northwest, CT, USA

 

9. Hairy woodpecker (female), Northwest, CT, USA (often confused with downy despite size difference - other than size, bill to head ratio is also a good way to tell)

 

Edited January 3, 2020 by roseclaw

[roseclaw]

Now for some serious blurds

 

10. Tufted titmouse, Northwest CT, USA

 

11. Black-capped chickadee, Northwest CT, USA

 

12. Common merganser, Northwest CT, USA

 

 

13. Mallard Northwest CT, USA

 

 

14. greater black-backed gull, Northwest CT, USA

 

15. hooded merganser, Northwest CT, USA

 

[roseclaw]

Already posted more than last year, so I win my BY already!

[PeterHG]

Off to a flying start! Looking forward to more.

[roseclaw]

16. American Robin 1/6 Northwest CT, USA

 

 

Someday I will actually have a decent photo of a bird. It's been so dreary, and every photo so far has been taken through a window.

[TonyQ]

The Blue Jay is a spectacular bird!

[roseclaw]

@TonyQ Blues Jays are pretty and smart and, as a result, insufferable! Especially at 5am.

[Zim Girl]

I also like the Blue Jay, great start!

[roseclaw]

17. Red-tailed hawk 1/11, Northwest CT, USA 

 

A pair seems to be interested in nesting near my parents' house.

 

[roseclaw]

18. House finch 1/11 Northwest CT, USA

 

[roseclaw]

19. Great blue heron, Southern CT, USA 1/12

 

Edited January 12, 2020 by roseclaw

[roseclaw]

20. Horned Lark, Southern CT, USA 1/12

 

Edited January 12, 2020 by roseclaw

[roseclaw]

21. Northern Mockingbird, Southern CT, USA 1/12

 

Edited January 12, 2020 by roseclaw

[roseclaw]

22. Gray catbird - one of my favorites! Southern CT, USA 1/12

 

[roseclaw]

23. red-breasted merganser, Southern CT, USA 1/12 

 

I swear I can take decent photos... it's just they were very far away, and it was very windy.