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 25 - Long-tailed Duck


Today I'm working at a weekend Baseball Card Show at the Westchester County Center. After speaking with Mike N. from The Meadowlands, he suggested Rye Playland as a birding location if I had the time. I made a lunchtime stop at Rye Playland and walked out the pier to spot Purple Sandpiper, Horned Grebes and Long-tailed Ducks. I'm using the Long-tailed Duck today hopiing to see the Purple Sandpiper again tomorrow. It should be around.
Posted by Americanchris at 6:55 PM

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