Connor Cochrane Posted May 9, 2022 Share Posted May 9, 2022 13 hours ago, BirdNrd said: How did you find out what the previous record was? I knew from an old listserv post, but John Sterling's website had all the county big day records on it. The only problem is it seemed to go down in the past month, not sure if he's updating it or decided to stop paying for the space. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Connor Cochrane Posted May 9, 2022 Share Posted May 9, 2022 Went on a Pelagic today with @Aidan BÂ and @AlexHenry. It was a pretty good day, the highlight definitely being the 8 Murphy's Petrel we had. https://ebird.org/tripreport/53340 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tanager 101 Posted May 9, 2022 Share Posted May 9, 2022 https://ebird.org/checklist/S109453826Â Picked up some more warblers for the year, they are finally arriving in my area in greater numbers. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Posted May 9, 2022 Author Share Posted May 9, 2022 I don't know what was up with the Blue Grosbeaks, I normally only see 1 maybe 2 a year here. https://ebird.org/checklist/S109441174 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Birding Boy Posted May 9, 2022 Share Posted May 9, 2022 23 minutes ago, Kevin said: I don't know what was up with the Blue Grosbeaks, I normally only see 1 maybe 2 a year here. https://ebird.org/checklist/S109441174 Wow, awesome list! Please kind sir, could you send one Blue Grosbeak my way? Thanks ? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Posted May 9, 2022 Author Share Posted May 9, 2022 1 hour ago, Birding Boy said: Wow, awesome list! Please kind sir, could you send one Blue Grosbeak my way? Thanks ? Sure thing, I currently have female/immature, adult males, and immature males molting in to adult plumage, what would you like? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoroark Posted May 10, 2022 Share Posted May 10, 2022 (edited) https://ebird.org/checklist/S109507547 I joined up with a few other birders from the northeast and saw 66 species at the Henderson Bird Viewing Preserve this morning. The Wilson's Warblers were still out in full swing, and various flycatchers were enjoying their namesake. One lifer (Franklin's Gull) and one additional FOY (Warbling Vireo). Edited May 10, 2022 by Zoroark 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BirdNrd Posted May 10, 2022 Share Posted May 10, 2022 19 hours ago, Connor Cochrane said: Went on a Pelagic today with @Aidan B and @AlexHenry. It was a pretty good day, the highlight definitely being the 8 Murphy's Petrel we had. https://ebird.org/tripreport/53340 @Aidan B on this checklist you added a Black-footed Albatross to Pomarine Jaeger. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aidan B Posted May 10, 2022 Share Posted May 10, 2022 21 minutes ago, BirdNrd said: @Aidan B on this checklist you added a Black-footed Albatross to Pomarine Jaeger. Thanks for letting me know 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Birding Boy Posted May 10, 2022 Share Posted May 10, 2022 4 FOY today, including a self found County Lifer Golden-winged Warbler! https://ebird.org/checklist/S109435613 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IKLland Posted May 10, 2022 Share Posted May 10, 2022 4 hours ago, Kevin said: Sure thing, I currently have female/immature, adult males, and immature males molting in to adult plumage, what would you like? Who would one just one? I think he’d want all of them! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IKLland Posted May 10, 2022 Share Posted May 10, 2022 5 minutes ago, Birding Boy said: 4 FOY today, including a self found County Lifer Golden-winged Warbler! https://ebird.org/checklist/S109435613 What?? I want one of those things so bad! Awesome find!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Posted May 10, 2022 Author Share Posted May 10, 2022 Multiple very good birds today, Canada Warbler, Cassin's Sparrow, Eastern Kingbird, and Blue Grosbeaks! https://ebird.org/checklist/S109549109 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragon49 Posted May 10, 2022 Share Posted May 10, 2022 (edited) Was a very good day. I'm disappointed that I couldn't get any pics of the Monk Parakeets or the Nanday Parakeets, but it's nice to know they're around. The Fish Crow numbers in the area are increasing.  https://ebird.org/checklist/S109553314 Edited May 10, 2022 by dragon49 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Birding Boy Posted May 11, 2022 Share Posted May 11, 2022 23 hours ago, IKLland said: What?? I want one of those things so bad! Awesome find!! Thanks! One of my favorites and so uncommon here. I had Kirtland’s Warbler as a county bird before GWWA… 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragon49 Posted May 11, 2022 Share Posted May 11, 2022 Any trip with a lifer is a great day! Got my 20th lifer of the year with a Coopers Hawk! It was one of those things that happen often on my trips. I'm shooting blind into some bad lighting conditions in the distance and have no idea what I'm looking at until I get home. I should have been more diligent and taken more bursts with different lighting adjustments, but the pic came out OK.  Was a pretty normal day except for the lifer. The one Nanday Parakeet I heard screeching could have been nice enough to perch on a wire for me but didn't feel like being accommodating.  https://ebird.org/checklist/S109676778 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IKLland Posted May 11, 2022 Share Posted May 11, 2022 1 hour ago, dragon49 said: Any trip with a lifer is a great day! Got my 20th lifer of the year with a Coopers Hawk! It was one of those things that happen often on my trips. I'm shooting blind into some bad lighting conditions in the distance and have no idea what I'm looking at until I get home. I should have been more diligent and taken more bursts with different lighting adjustments, but the pic came out OK.  Was a pretty normal day except for the lifer. The one Nanday Parakeet I heard screeching could have been nice enough to perch on a wire for me but didn't feel like being accommodating.  https://ebird.org/checklist/S109676778 You gunna order binoculars? If so, I have a suggestion for a great pair for really cheap. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragon49 Posted May 11, 2022 Share Posted May 11, 2022 (edited) 22 minutes ago, IKLland said: You gunna order binoculars? If so, I have a suggestion for a great pair for really cheap. Not guaranteeing the purchase :), but please send me a link. So far, I've got my sunglasses and my camera hinging from my neck, and whenever I upgrade to a DSLR and long lens, the load will be heavier, so I have considerations. Edited May 11, 2022 by dragon49 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IKLland Posted May 11, 2022 Share Posted May 11, 2022 6 minutes ago, dragon49 said: Not guaranteeing the purchase :), but please send me a link. So far, I've got my sunglasses and my camera hinging from my neck, and whenever I upgrade to a DSLR and long lens, the load will be heavier, so I have considerations. If you put the DSLR around your neck, you can put the binoculars around you shoulder and let them hang down on your side. That’s exactly what I do. Ill send you that lick in a personal message.  1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Birding Boy Posted May 12, 2022 Share Posted May 12, 2022 Incredible day on the family property this morning, with huge numbers of migrating warblers being the highlight. At least 23 Warbler species, don't think I've ever breached 20 on one list before. Yeah I had 100 species in my sights, but sadly missed some weird expected birds and didn't get any raptors. Ended the day with 95 sp, (Possibly higher, pending review of several warbler flight photos) so I'm satisfied though (And exhausted ?) Might have some photos up in a few days. https://ebird.org/checklist/S109696360 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IKLland Posted May 12, 2022 Share Posted May 12, 2022 26 minutes ago, Birding Boy said: Incredible day on the family property this morning, with huge numbers of migrating warblers being the highlight. At least 23 Warbler species, don't think I've ever breached 20 on one list before. Yeah I had 100 species in my sights, but sadly missed some weird expected birds and didn't get any raptors. Ended the day with 95 sp, (Possibly higher, pending review of several warbler flight photos) so I'm satisfied though (And exhausted ?) Might have some photos up in a few days. https://ebird.org/checklist/S109696360 Wow. Super jealous! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragon49 Posted May 13, 2022 Share Posted May 13, 2022 Was a good day but didn't get a lot of high-quality photos. The Muscovy duckling population in the area is dwindling, but that's how nature works. A woman on the path told me she saw a RSH take one the other day. The Boat-tailed Grackles were hiding, as I only heard two. It was good to see an Egyptian Goose, as they had disappeared for a while. I have enough great pics of the species and didn't have the energy or care to find where this one disappeared to after I spotted it. Our state bird was out is full-force today, as this is the highest number of Northern Mockingbirds I've reported on a checklist: https://ebird.org/mt/checklist/S109875197 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IKLland Posted May 13, 2022 Share Posted May 13, 2022 Just now, dragon49 said: RSH The banding code for red shouldered hawk is RSHA 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragon49 Posted May 13, 2022 Share Posted May 13, 2022 31 minutes ago, IKLland said: The banding code for red shouldered hawk is RSHA Ty - Too late to edit the Op. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IKLland Posted May 13, 2022 Share Posted May 13, 2022 1 minute ago, dragon49 said: Ty - Too late to edit the Op. All banding codes are four letters, FYI. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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