I had to go for the Lark Bunting! Too good a bird! And at a feeder! I chased that 3 or 4
Times in NJ. Never saw! Tick for Ohio! Thank you to the homeowners and finders!
It should stick, but you never know….. this is the last day I could chase. I have work
And then travel. Good luck everyone!
I came home via the Harris's sparrow. I never found the spot! Oh well, give me a map
Any day! My fault - I should have researched the location in ebird. I was relying on
Addresses and coordinates - which have failed me in the past also! We will get one
In Hamilton county! Luke at Fernald. Virginia at her house! Spotted towhee fame there!
Etc.
Next up - the western meadowlark. No success. I actually didn’t think I would see it.
Pick out a Meadowlark with a different malar color. Sure! No problem……..
I have always gotten western by voice. But with the advent of the good cameras!
Go for it people! I'll maybe get one someday for Ohio by voice.
I also need American Bittern, Whimbrel, Harlequin, Upland Sandpiper. Etc. for Ohio.
Somewhat common birds. They will happen!
I only passed 4 accidents on my drive home to Cin. Oh dear. Slow down people!
Good birding all. The Fernald winter festival starts Sat! Join us! And hopefully
Those longspurs will still be around…… state bird trumps big year bird! But still…..
I am sure I'll miss some stuff when I am on vacation! Just the way it goes.
Sandra Keller
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