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 29 - Long-eared Owl


Today was a day where my birding was limited due to work at my father-in-law's house all day. Later in the day we decided to go out for an early dinner. While driving through the DeKorte Park area, we spotted an American Pipit along Disposal Rd. 5 minutes birdng, good bird, nice and easy. Well after dinner we made our way back through The Meadowlands along Valley Brook Ave. As luck would have it, I spotted an owl on a pole just around sunset. Long-earred Owl sitting 20 feet from my car. We watched it for a while until a Cooper's Hawk took exception and flew at the owl. Both birds flew off in different directions, but not before I got a photo. With some luck I could still see the Pipit tomorrow, but I have to use the owl today.
Posted by Americanchris at 8:59 AM

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