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.

Wednesday, May 11, 2011

May 11 - Wilson's Warbler

I spent the early morning at Harrier Meadow. I walked the Erie Landfill first seeing only a few Savannah Sparrows and many blackbirds. After while walking Harrier to help out with the mist nets if needed, I saw Scarlet Tanager, Swainson's Thrush, Ovenbird, both Orioles and a few shorebirds. A Wilson's Warbler was seen near the far nets in Harrier. I believe it was caught and banded a bit later. Wilson's is today's bird. Photo is of a banded bird.
Posted by Americanchris at 4:08 PM

No comments:

Post a Comment

Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom)