Aaron Posted March 24, 2022 Share Posted March 24, 2022 Crows, Robins, and Starlings are now all back and quite common. They seemed to show up all at once. The robins have been singing the last few days, and also saw my first junco of the year (not sure where they’ve been) that was singing as well today. Redpolls are still around in high numbers and are very loud, so I blame them for me not hearing a tree sparrow yet. The the majority of the ponds in my patch are still frozen, so I likely won’t see any new waterfowl or gulls around me until they open up a bit. Lots at the river though. Definitely get exciting going out in the morning now, as it’s finally the time of year where each day has the possibility of bringing something new. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IKLland Posted March 24, 2022 Share Posted March 24, 2022 Had a western tanager yesterday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Birding Boy Posted March 24, 2022 Share Posted March 24, 2022 Finally went birding for a little bit this morning. FOY Common Loons (5 of them!), Horned Grebe, Pied-billed Grebe, Blue-winged Teal, Tree Swallow, and Osprey. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peromyscus Posted March 24, 2022 Share Posted March 24, 2022 Late this morning I went in search of a Snow Goose reported in my county yesterday afternoon and early this morning (like before sunrise). I failed to find it, but I did meet the discoverer. Then I went on a couple of roads I haven't been on in probably 30 years. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chipperatl Posted March 26, 2022 Share Posted March 26, 2022 Kicking myself as I didn't even notice the FOY Bonaparte's Gulls in a fluddle until I was looking at bad pics. One guy looks really small in there to. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avery Posted March 26, 2022 Share Posted March 26, 2022 21 minutes ago, chipperatl said: Kicking myself as I didn't even notice the FOY Bonaparte's Gulls in a fluddle until I was looking at bad pics. One guy looks really small in there to. Any pics of the little ones armpits? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chipperatl Posted March 26, 2022 Share Posted March 26, 2022 4 minutes ago, Avery said: Any pics of the little ones armpits? Going to put up my bad shots, but no under wing shots. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snarkhunter Posted March 26, 2022 Share Posted March 26, 2022 Finally heard an Eastern Towhee singing. I think he's taunting me - was walking the dog and there he was, sitting pretty in a sapling not 20 ft away (and stayed there as I stopped to look at him). He knew I didn't have my camera... Still have juncos hanging around, too, they should be leaving soon. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aidan B Posted March 26, 2022 Share Posted March 26, 2022 (edited) Had my FOS Bullock's Oriole, Western Kingbird, and Pacific-slope Flycatcher over the past day or two. Lots and lots of Orange-crowned Warblers, outnumbering the Yellow-rumps in some places. Had a singing Hermit Thrush this morning as well. Edited March 26, 2022 by Aidan B 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peromyscus Posted March 26, 2022 Share Posted March 26, 2022 A slew of Vesper Sparrows arrived in my county during the past few days. I went to a spot where 10 had been reported this morning, and I heard 2 singing and saw two more. At another spot, I saw my first Blue-winged Teal of the year, and the Common Gallinule that arrived a few days ago. It was a nice afternoon, even though it was cold and windy. I even saw a little snow falling on my drive ... I've only seen snow falling in 40+ degree temperatures a handful of times in my life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Spencer Posted March 27, 2022 Share Posted March 27, 2022 I had Common Yellowthroats and Blue-gray Gnatcatchers yesterday with a group I sometimes go with. Others reported Hooded Warblers and Northern Parula. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aidan B Posted March 28, 2022 Share Posted March 28, 2022 FOS Black-throated Gray Warbler Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IKLland Posted March 28, 2022 Share Posted March 28, 2022 48 minutes ago, Aidan B said: FOS Black-throated Gray Warbler They don’t winter by you? We only have them in the winter here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snarkhunter Posted March 28, 2022 Share Posted March 28, 2022 Saw a couple of yellow-rumped Warblers this morning. Again, while walking the dog and no camera... Sigh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meghann Posted April 1, 2022 Share Posted April 1, 2022 FOTY Ruby-throated Hummingbird today while I was convalescing in my yard. They've probably been here for a week or two, but I haven't been birding. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Posted April 2, 2022 Share Posted April 2, 2022 I forgot just how much a Lark Sparrow can sound like a Bewick's Wren, or a Mockingbird. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peromyscus Posted April 2, 2022 Share Posted April 2, 2022 I saw my first Palm Warblers this morning on a bird walk I was co-leading. All Yellow Palms. Also Caspian Tern. After the walk I drove to the nest site of a pair of Yellow-crowned Night-Herons. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IKLland Posted April 2, 2022 Share Posted April 2, 2022 FOS ATFL 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chipperatl Posted April 3, 2022 Share Posted April 3, 2022 I think this is the earliest in the year I’ve had 70+ species in a day, in my county. 5 FOY birds today, with Chipping Sparrow in my yard, Field Sparrow, Hermit Thrush, Lesser Yellowlegs and Pectoral Sandpiper. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peromyscus Posted April 4, 2022 Share Posted April 4, 2022 Today I saw my first Bonaparte's Gulls, Purple Martins, Barn Swallow, and Brown Thrasher. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chipperatl Posted April 4, 2022 Share Posted April 4, 2022 1 minute ago, Peromyscus said: Today I saw my first Bonaparte's Gulls, Purple Martins, Barn Swallow, and Brown Thrasher. FOY Brown Thrasher for me in my yard today. I think I could listen to them chapter on all day. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peromyscus Posted April 4, 2022 Share Posted April 4, 2022 4 minutes ago, chipperatl said: FOY Brown Thrasher for me in my yard today. I think I could listen to them chapter on all day. My Brown Thrasher flew across the road on our way to our first birding spot. There's a chance that one will show up soon in my yard or a neighbor's yard and sing for a morning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Birding Boy Posted April 4, 2022 Share Posted April 4, 2022 Birded my county this afternoon, found FOY Northern Shovelers and saw a continuing early Solitary Sandpiper. https://ebird.org/tripreport/45997 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Birding Boy Posted April 4, 2022 Share Posted April 4, 2022 3 minutes ago, Birding Boy said: Birded my county this afternoon, found FOY Northern Shovelers and saw a continuing early Solitary Sandpiper. https://ebird.org/tripreport/45997 Oops, meant to put this in “best checklist of the day” but I guess this works haha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meghann Posted April 4, 2022 Share Posted April 4, 2022 More convalescing outside, and just had FOY Chimney Swift! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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