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 5 - Orange-crowned Warbler


In the morning I went back to Harrier Meadow to fill the feeders and search for the OCWA. NO luck! Drove to DeKorte and spotted a Rough-legged Hawk on the way. This was going to be my bird until I made a second trip to Harrier after lunch and spotted the Orange-crowned Warbler on the suet. While waiting for the OCWA to arrive a Grey Ghost flew in to check the feeders flying just 10 ft. from and then circled the area just 20 feet above me. Beautiful looks and of course no camera. I left it in the car. I got the camera from the car and was able to get a quick photo of the OCWA.
Posted by Americanchris at 6:15 AM

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