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, April 11, 2011

April 11 - Painted Bunting


I took some time this morning and made a trip to south Jersey for a chance to see a Painted Bunting. I arrived a bit early so I went to "Brig" and saw a few new year birds, Purple Martin, Laughing Gull and Forster's Tern. At 10:30 I went to the Absecon home where the Bunting was being seen and it arrived on the feeder just as I made my way to the yard. Beautiful bird and very simple to find, but then they just love the feeders in Florida so why not here. NJ life bird #307 and today's Bird-a-Day, Painted Bunting.
Posted by Americanchris at 2:57 PM

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