Rules of the Bird-a-day Challenge

Rules are simple:
Every day you add a new bird that you see or hear (not on the television, in a book or on the internet) to your list of birds for that date. You may not repeat the same bird or skip a day. Any non-caged, non-captive, free flying bird is allowed; that is except for a chicken. We're not sure why chickens aren't allowed, but we accept the rule and live by it!
The Prize:
At some point during the year "you will be unable to see or hear a new bird" to add to your list. When this happens you have completed the race and have established for yourself a mark to try and better next year. During your attempt to go deep into the year you will undoubtedly see many more birds than you would have if you hadn’t attempted the challenge. Pat yourself on the back and know you did your best.

Thursday, March 24, 2011

January 11 - Pacific Loon

Today I made a trip to the Jersey Shore again. More good birds have been spotted over the weekend. I stopped at Shark River Inlet to search for an Earred Grebe seen on the weekend, but found a Pacific Loon, a new life bird, instead. I next drove to Deal in search of Crossbills and found 2 Red Crossbills at Berringer Rd. My next stop was Seven Presidents Park where I found 4 American Pipits, new for the year. My next stop was the beach at Sandy Hook. There was a large raft of ducks distant with a few other birds around. Scope views of 3 Red-necked Grebes, life bird, 1 Razorbill, and many Scoters. Pacific Loon is the toughest of the bunch so that's what I'll use.
Posted by Americanchris at 7:11 AM

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