We each expect birds in our lawn or spots– nevertheless, and the number of, you want to specify that to be– and keep a list of them to share monthly in the Bird Race journal in some method. We will each be keeping an eye on our own bird lists. Ebird is a really simple method to do that. Or you can compose them down in a note pad.Or you can take photos and include them to a folder on your computer system. |
There are no “guidelines” for the Bird Race beyond what you set on your own. Some concepts for details that you may share here as part of the discussion, any mixes of:
If you move or take a trip throughout the year, it would be extremely fascinating to compare the yard birds you see in various settings! |
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We agreeably go over animals, weather condition, environment, soil, plants, waters and note life’s patterns spinning around us. We welcome you to note what you are seeing around you in your own part of the world, and to share your observations in the remarks listed below. Red-tailed Hawk |
For everybody who utilizes eBird to notify their life list count the brand-new modifications to split/combine types brought a modification to the method they deal with escaped/released unique birds. Formerly they were not counted towards your life list overall by them. In an effort to keep closer tabs on the populations of these birds eBird has actually chosen to include them to your life list as a legitimate types. I acquired 3 types, Swan Goose, Graylag Goose, Muscovey Duck, to my life list without losing any to integrating. No additions due to divides. This modifications my overalls to 268 types in County, 279 in State and 295 overall.
For October I included a Downy Woodpecker to my Lawn, raising my overall to 28 for the year.
For my County, State and United States and above I included the Swan and Graylag Geese and a Long-eared Owl bringing my overalls to 228, 230 and 256 respectively.
What brand-new observations and fascinating things did discover in October or previous months?
Next Bird Race report day is December 10, 2022.