Connor Cochrane Posted February 1, 2022 Share Posted February 1, 2022 I got a few new birds over the weekend to make my January total 194. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trevor L. Posted February 1, 2022 Share Posted February 1, 2022 I'm ending the month with 96 species... which kinda sucks, but it's also funny because I ended January 2021 with 96. So I guess I'm not caught slacking per se. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IKLland Posted February 1, 2022 Share Posted February 1, 2022 1 hour ago, Connor Cochrane said: I got a few new birds over the weekend to make my January total 194. 194?! That’s amazing! I wasn’t able to do much birding this month, but that’s amazing! Congrats! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clip Posted February 1, 2022 Share Posted February 1, 2022 Ended the month 125. Waaaay behind last year at this time at 164. We have not gone out as much this year and probably won't for the remainder of the year. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Spencer Posted February 1, 2022 Share Posted February 1, 2022 (edited) 8 hours ago, Johnd said: I stoped doing lists I can understand that. I usually pay attention only to my life list, and rarely make efforts specifically to increase it. Multiple lists are too much like work. I'm not really sure why I jumped into this discussion, and I probably won't be keeping up with it. For the record, I ended January '22 with 63. I don't know how that stacks up to previous Januarys or other months. Edited February 1, 2022 by Charlie Spencer 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnd Posted February 1, 2022 Share Posted February 1, 2022 2 minutes ago, Charlie Spencer said: I can understand that. I usually pay attention only to my life list, and rarely make efforts specifically to increase it. I'm not really sure why I jumped into this discussion, and I probably won't be keeping up with it. Multiple lists are too much like work. Seemed pointless to me when i only go birding a few times a year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IKLland Posted February 1, 2022 Share Posted February 1, 2022 3 hours ago, Charlie Spencer said: I can understand that. I usually pay attention only to my life list, and rarely make efforts specifically to increase it. Multiple lists are too much like work. I'm not really sure why I jumped into this discussion, and I probably won't be keeping up with it. For the record, I ended January '22 with 63. I don't know how that stacks up to previous Januarys or other months. Do you put all or at least most of your birds on ebird? You can go to your ebird stats and select last year and see how many you had for January. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quiscalus quiscula Posted February 1, 2022 Share Posted February 1, 2022 4 hours ago, Charlie Spencer said: I can understand that. I usually pay attention only to my life list, and rarely make efforts specifically to increase it. Multiple lists are too much like work. I'm not really sure why I jumped into this discussion, and I probably won't be keeping up with it. For the record, I ended January '22 with 63. I don't know how that stacks up to previous Januarys or other months. I also don't really care about my other lists other than life- often it's too much for me too calculate, especially since I don't report everything to eBird. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clip Posted February 1, 2022 Share Posted February 1, 2022 6 minutes ago, Quiscalus quiscula said: I also don't really care about my other lists other than life- often it's too much for me too calculate, especially since I don't report everything to eBird. If I didn't report to ebird and I didn't for a long time I would have no idea where I stood in regards to many lists, counties states, backyard....While I don't really care it is fun sometimes to take a look. Reporting to ebird is sooooo easy now with the app on phone there really is no reason not to use ebird. You help ebird in their scientific research by reporting and in return you get valuable information for lists, for rare bird sightings, for finding the best places to bird in your area or to find the birds you want to see.... Like said in the beginning I didn't use ebird either but I found it to be very valuable tool. I highly suggest using it. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clip Posted February 1, 2022 Share Posted February 1, 2022 4 hours ago, Charlie Spencer said: Multiple lists are too much like work. Ebird does all the work for you if you use it and using it is soooo very easy with the app. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quiscalus quiscula Posted February 1, 2022 Share Posted February 1, 2022 Just now, Clip said: If I didn't report to ebird and I didn't for a long time I would have no idea where I stood in regards to many lists, counties states, backyard....While I don't really care it is fun sometimes to take a look. Reporting to ebird is sooooo easy now with the app on phone there really is no reason not to use ebird. You help ebird in their scientific research by reporting and in return you get valuable information for lists, for rare bird sightings, for finding the best places to bird in your area or to find the birds you want to see.... Like said in the beginning I didn't use ebird either but I found it to be very valuable tool. I highly suggest using it. I do use it most of the time, but sometimes I just can't be bothered, especially if it's just the same common species over and over again. Anyway I don't have a phone but it's still pretty easy on a computer. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Posted February 1, 2022 Author Share Posted February 1, 2022 I ended the month with 86, but that is not bad considering I only birded away from my house once, and all in my home county. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Spencer Posted February 1, 2022 Share Posted February 1, 2022 42 minutes ago, IKLland said: Do you put all or at least most of your birds on ebird? You can go to your ebird stats and select last year and see how many you had for January. I put them all in. 6 minutes ago, Clip said: If I didn't report to ebird and I didn't for a long time I would have no idea where I stood in regards to many lists, counties states, backyard....While I don't really care it is fun sometimes to take a look. Let me rephrase - caring about multiple lists is too much like work. I check my yard and two patches a couple of times a year; I probably couldn’t tell you how many species for any of them within ten. I can access the data easily enough for months, years, counties, etc.; I don’t have a reason to. I’m not interested in ‘beating’ anything; that IS too much like work. I’ll see what’s there to be seen, nothing more or less. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BirdNrd Posted February 2, 2022 Share Posted February 2, 2022 (edited) Ended the month with 184. Latest was an annoying American Bittern hidden in lots of reeds. Got lucky seeing that one. Edited February 2, 2022 by BirdNrd 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IKLland Posted February 4, 2022 Share Posted February 4, 2022 At 126 now. Most recent being a Barn owl flyover while driving tonight. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jodi Nielson Posted February 11, 2022 Share Posted February 11, 2022 Okay, I'll play. I'm at 54. However, 11 of those are lifers and, well, it is winter here....lol That's all from my yard and a couple runs up to the lake. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IKLland Posted February 11, 2022 Share Posted February 11, 2022 (edited) At 132. Most recent is a Brown-crested Flycatcher, which was also a lifer. I want to hit 150 by the end of the month. Edited February 11, 2022 by IKLland 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chipperatl Posted February 12, 2022 Share Posted February 12, 2022 Jealous of the triple digit people. 66 so far, which is still on the same pace as my best start of the year. Not bad for not really gettin out that much. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Posted February 12, 2022 Author Share Posted February 12, 2022 5 minutes ago, chipperatl said: Jealous of the triple digit people. I'm getting close! Right now I am at 98. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragon49 Posted February 12, 2022 Share Posted February 12, 2022 It's been nearly 3 weeks since my last post here. I'm up to 40 for the year, with 5 new "lifers." I got 13 2022 new IDs since January 22nd, and all 5 "lifers." My last "lifer" was the Nanday Parakeet. I found a pair on Monday. These are the most beautiful birds I've ever seen, so I'm answering the OP by stating this is my favorite so far. When I first spotted the couple on the wire, I thought they must have been escaped pets. I had no idea that they are an established population in Florida. I have no goal for a year-end number of species sightings. I tend to accomplish more things when I don't set goals or resolutions. I'll end up hitting up some new spots for different IDs and hopefully some more "lifers", but I mostly go to the same locations. I'm a creature of habit and my spots bring me more pleasure than just "birding." I'm making a resolution now to stop putting the words lifer and birding in quotes. I think I'm an established enough birder to have earned the right to do so. ? 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clip Posted February 12, 2022 Share Posted February 12, 2022 I'm at a pathetic for me of 129 for the year. But, in my defense we are saving up by cutting back on short trips to be able to take more longer trips. Sadly, my Florida and life list are high enough now that it seems I have to travel further and further away from home to be able to add to my life list. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clip Posted February 12, 2022 Share Posted February 12, 2022 10 hours ago, dragon49 said: my spots bring me more pleasure than just "birding." I so get this! I have had a number of places like this over the years that I have birded. But, some of them I never would have discovered if not for birding. Spread your wings you will likely find more than birds else where too. I live in Florida and have traveled a lot within Florida in the 3+ years since we moved here. So if you want suggestions I'm happy to make them. What are the places bringing you pleasure now? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meghann Posted February 12, 2022 Share Posted February 12, 2022 On 2/1/2022 at 12:20 AM, IKLland said: 194?! That’s amazing! I wasn’t able to do much birding this month, but that’s amazing! Congrats! 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragon49 Posted February 12, 2022 Share Posted February 12, 2022 8 hours ago, Clip said: So if you want suggestions I'm happy to make them. What are the places bringing you pleasure now? Not too many, but my main trail is the Arthur R. Marshall Loxahatchee Wildlife Preserve. I also go there for the peaceful riverfront scenery, the Deer, Alligator, and even occasional Wilb Boar and River Otter. I also recently discovered the Winding Waters Natural Area and I'm sure I'll be back there. I'd welcome additional suggestions. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IKLland Posted February 12, 2022 Share Posted February 12, 2022 11 hours ago, Clip said: I'm at a pathetic for me of 129 for the year. That’s not that bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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