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.

Friday, April 8, 2011

April 8 - Savannah Sparrow

Today I made a morning trip the Harrier Meadow to visit with Mike Newhouse of The Meadowlands. He was starting up his banding project in Harrier Meadow. There were still good numbers of ducks around and 35+ Greater Yellowlegs and a single Lesser. Lots of Grackles around. Lots of Robins too. Not too much has moved through this area in the way of migrants except Northern Flickers. Single Savannah Sparrow and Fox Sparrow were seen in Harrier. My first Savannah in Bergen County this year is going to be by bird today.
Posted by Americanchris at 6:58 PM

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