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 3 - Common Goldeneye

I started out with a trip to Harrier Meadow in The Meadowlands to fill feeders for a friend who was on vacation. Good birds in Harrier! Orange-crowned Warbler was at the feeder, 4 Yellow-rumped Warblers and a Flicker were seen as well. I'm hoping the OCWA sticks around a day or so more, I'm going to DeKorte Park next to check the ducks for a rarity. At DeKorte a female Common Goldeneye was seen in the Saw Mill impoundment with 100+ Canvasbacks. Common Goldeneye is my bird today!
Posted by Americanchris at 6:00 AM

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