IKLland Posted March 8 Share Posted March 8 16 hours ago, Avery said: That’s insane! Do people keep them as pets, or could it be another bird that hitched a ride on a boat? I don't think they're kept as pets. There have been 4 other records of the species in California, and there hasn't been any discussion about this bird's provenance yet. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quiscalus quiscula Posted March 8 Share Posted March 8 16 hours ago, Avery said: That’s insane! Do people keep them as pets, or could it be another bird that hitched a ride on a boat? Since they breed in Siberia, it is not impossible that one got there naturally. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aidan B Posted March 8 Share Posted March 8 (edited) 3 hours ago, IKLland said: I don't think they're kept as pets. There have been 4 other records of the species in California, and there hasn't been any discussion about this bird's provenance yet. And of those other records, several of them have been within the last couple years. They're certainly getting more common in North America. Tundra Bean-Goose is probably the worst miss I've had since I started birding. We had one here in Sacramento in 2020, and I missed it by literal minutes. Edited March 8 by Aidan B 3 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Connor Cochrane Posted March 9 Share Posted March 9 10 hours ago, Aidan B said: And of those other records, several of them have been within the last couple years. They're certainly getting more common in North America. Tundra Bean-Goose is probably the worst miss I've had since I started birding. We had one here in Sacramento in 2020, and I missed it by literal minutes. I had something turn up that day and had to cancel my trip out. Still mad about that one. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake Fingers Posted March 9 Share Posted March 9 17 hours ago, Aidan B said: Tundra Bean-Goose is probably the worst miss I've had since I started birding. We had one here in Sacramento in 2020, and I missed it by literal minutes. 6 hours ago, Connor Cochrane said: I had something turn up that day and had to cancel my trip out. Still mad about that one. Next time! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IKLland Posted March 9 Share Posted March 9 8 hours ago, Connor Cochrane said: I had something turn up that day and had to cancel my trip out. Still mad about that one. You gonna be able to chase this one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chipperatl Posted March 9 Share Posted March 9 How the heck do you differentiate this Little Bunting, in Florida, with a Song Sparrow!!! https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=10228468241353772&set=pcb.6211718492222075 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Birds are cool Posted March 9 Share Posted March 9 2 hours ago, chipperatl said: How the heck do you differentiate this Little Bunting, in Florida, with a Song Sparrow!!! https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=10228468241353772&set=pcb.6211718492222075 Wow! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Birds are cool Posted March 10 Share Posted March 10 @IKLland the Tundra-bean Goose was found somewhere else yesterday. Permit is required. https://ebird.org/checklist/S130548237?view=photos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IKLland Posted March 10 Share Posted March 10 1 hour ago, Birds are cool said: @IKLland the Tundra-bean Goose was found somewhere else yesterday. Permit is required. https://ebird.org/checklist/S130548237?view=photos Yeah, I know. But that place is less than a mile away from the other spot. It’s been going back and forth. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avery Posted March 11 Share Posted March 11 So, there is a Ross’s Gull at one of the parks I birded at this week in Chicago… 🥲 The birder who found it either hasn’t uploaded his checklist yet or doesn’t use eBird, so here’s the only list I could find with a photo as of now. https://ebird.org/checklist/S130666910 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peromyscus Posted March 11 Share Posted March 11 (edited) 3 hours ago, Avery said: So, there is a Ross’s Gull at one of the parks I birded at this week in Chicago… 🥲 The birder who found it either hasn’t uploaded his checklist yet or doesn’t use eBird, so here’s the only list I could find with a photo as of now. https://ebird.org/checklist/S130666910 Bummer you missed the gull, Avery! Here's another checklist with 'bigger' photos. It is a sweet bird. https://ebird.org/checklist/S130676257 Edited March 11 by Peromyscus 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chipperatl Posted March 11 Share Posted March 11 Slaty-backed Gull in Kent County, MI - only about an hour away from me. This one is tempting. https://ebird.org/checklist/S130690869 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Connor Cochrane Posted March 12 Share Posted March 12 (edited) Camera-trap image of a Siberian Rubythroat in California was discovered this morning. We'll see if the bird is still around https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/150869136 Edited March 12 by Connor Cochrane 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulK Posted March 13 Share Posted March 13 9 hours ago, Connor Cochrane said: Camera-trap image of a Siberian Rubythroat in California was discovered this morning. We'll see if the bird is still around https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/150869136 From November! First reported sighting in the lower 48! What a shame. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Connor Cochrane Posted March 13 Share Posted March 13 17 minutes ago, PaulK said: From November! First reported sighting in the lower 48! What a shame. Yeah, it's unfortunate it took this long. People checked out the location today but could not find the bird. They did find the camera trap and confirmed that the location is accurate, the bird is actually in the middle of the Google campus. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chipperatl Posted March 13 Share Posted March 13 9 hours ago, Connor Cochrane said: Yeah, it's unfortunate it took this long. People checked out the location today but could not find the bird. They did find the camera trap and confirmed that the location is accurate, the bird is actually in the middle of the Google campus. Does the California Bird Committee accept camera trap records? I know eBird doesn’t. What a huge record. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DLecy Posted March 14 Share Posted March 14 On 3/13/2023 at 4:57 AM, chipperatl said: Does the California Bird Committee accept camera trap records? I know eBird doesn’t. What a huge record. I think this maybe a first for the committee. I’m not sure if they have an official stance on remotely sensed birds. It will be interesting to see how they treat this record, especially given its significance. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seanbirds Posted March 19 Share Posted March 19 On 3/14/2023 at 9:09 AM, DLecy said: I think this maybe a first for the committee. I’m not sure if they have an official stance on remotely sensed birds. It will be interesting to see how they treat this record, especially given its significance. Just wondering-- why wouldn't they? I mean, if you've got solid proof that a certain rare species was in the area, it should be documented in some way, shape or form, no? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DLecy Posted March 20 Share Posted March 20 2 hours ago, Seanbirds said: Just wondering-- why wouldn't they? I mean, if you've got solid proof that a certain rare species was in the area, it should be documented in some way, shape or form, no? Well, eBird policy is to record birds in situ, meaning when one sees/hears a bird in real time, and they discourage camera traps and remote videos, for eBird purposes anyway. I realize that the CBRC is a different entity, but I'm not sure what their policy is on this, or if they have one. Where does one draw the line? There are a variety of ways birds are tracked, such a MOTUS, and I could see it being a slippery slope as to how these sorts of records are assessed. If you are going to accept a camera traped bird, why not one that is remotely sensed via a tracking system flying thousands of feet overhead at night? Not saying I have an opinion here or have looked into it much, but just trying to highlight some of the philosophical differences that may sway an argument one way or the other. I also realize that camera traps are vital in parts of the world where species may be critically endangered or thought to be extinct. But, I am more wondering abut official BRC stances here. Anyone here know if their BRC has a remotely sense bird policy? 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragon49 Posted March 25 Share Posted March 25 On 1/21/2023 at 8:28 PM, Birds are cool said: Tricolored Munia. Palm Beach County, Florida. Isn't this your county @dragon49? https://ebird.org/checklist/S126636987?view=photos I got the bird there last month: https://ebird.org/checklist/S129708667 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Birds are cool Posted March 28 Share Posted March 28 The Red-legged Honeycreeper is back! https://ebird.org/checklist/S131975572?view=photos 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
floraphile Posted March 28 Share Posted March 28 20 hours ago, Birds are cool said: The Red-legged Honeycreeper is back! https://ebird.org/checklist/S131975572?view=photos Hoping it stays a while. We'll be in the area in a few weeks. 🤞 I saw them in Costa Rica, but haven't seen them in US. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Birds are cool Posted April 2 Share Posted April 2 Eurasian Blackbird has been refound: https://ebird.org/checklist/S132378299?view=photos Western Spindalis in Monroe, Florida: https://ebird.org/checklist/S132384929?view=photos @dragon49 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragon49 Posted April 2 Share Posted April 2 5 hours ago, Birds are cool said: Eurasian Blackbird has been refound: https://ebird.org/checklist/S132378299?view=photos Western Spindalis in Monroe, Florida: https://ebird.org/checklist/S132384929?view=photos @dragon49 Man - I am going to Key west one of these days for lifers but will have family plans all week. I'll keep my eye on this one though. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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