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.

Monday, March 28, 2011

March 14 - American Woodcock


Today I made a trip to DeKorte around lunchtime today and found a good Bergen County bird - Horned Grebe. Actually 2 of them, 1 in breeding plumage. 4 Killdeer and 3 Great Yellowlegs were also around. With Horned Grebe being used last month I made an evening trip to Valley Brook Ave area and had 6 American Woodcock flying about at sunset. Not one of the birds I saw today but the photo of the Woodcock was taken in The Meadowlands.

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