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.

Sunday, April 3, 2011

April 3 - Louisiana Waterthursh


I went to Garret early today and searched for Pine Warbler or Waterthrush or any new migrant. My morning highlights were 10 Cormorants flying north, perched Red-shouldered Hawk and a single Chipping Sparrow. I thought the Chipping would be my bird, but I made a second trip to Garret in the afternoon. I ran into another birder, the only other one around, Christina and we had a single singing Pine Warbler, a few Phoebes, and at 4PM a Louisiana Waterthrush on Slippery Rock Brook, the usual place it shows in the spring. Chipping and Pine would be easier to see in the next weeks so I'll use the Waterthrush today.
Posted by Americanchris at 3:11 PM

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