What, Where, When! How to Start a NEW Bird ID!

[Connor Cochrane]

1 hour ago, Aveschapines said:

That sounds good! I like the idea of both - intro to birding including resources. Are you insterested in getting a few people together to work on it?

I could help if needed

[Charlie Spencer]

I'll start a new discussion in the next couple of weeks to kick around the type of information we want to include.  The NASCAR season ends in a couple of weeks, so I'll have more time once my fantasy league duties are done.

[HamRHead]

This is a great idea. One item for possible inclusion is this page from the ABA showing mailing lists you can sign up for: http://birding.aba.org/mailinglists.php 

I am signed up for Georgia, the Carolinas and Virginia. It is a good way to learn about general birding news, as well as rarities that might be in your area.

[Avery]

Also, maybe list any listserve that a state has that deals with birds. Sometimes people who don't use eBird will post their rare sightings there. That's how I got my lifer Red-headed Woodpecker yesterday! 

[aveschapinas]

5 hours ago, Charlie Spencer said:

I'll start a new discussion in the next couple of weeks to kick around the type of information we want to include.  The NASCAR season ends in a couple of weeks, so I'll have more time once my fantasy league duties are done.

OK, sounds good. So people can volunteer to help and post ideas here in the meantime? I'd be happy to help, especially with writing/editing, since I'm not that familiar with resources in the ABA area.

[Charlie Spencer]

4 hours ago, Avery said:

That's how I got my lifer Red-headed Woodpecker yesterday! 

Spectacular, aren't they?  I have a couple of local places where I can find them reliably.

[Avery]

2 hours ago, Charlie Spencer said:

Spectacular, aren't they?  I have a couple of local places where I can find them reliably.

It was a first winter bird, so didn’t have the full red head yet, but still awesome nonetheless!

[Avery]

On 10/22/2020 at 7:34 AM, Charlie Spencer said:

I'll start a new discussion in the next couple of weeks to kick around the type of information we want to include.  The NASCAR season ends in a couple of weeks, so I'll have more time once my fantasy league duties are done.

NASCAR finished? I would also be available to help out if needed. 

[Charlie Spencer]

15 hours ago, Avery said:

NASCAR finished? I would also be available to help out if needed. 

Yep.  It's still been relatively warm, and birding is better than writing about birding!  I'll get started Thanksgiving weekend.

[IKLland]

On 11/18/2020 at 5:59 AM, Charlie Spencer said:

Yep.  It's still been relatively warm, and birding is better than writing about birding!  I'll get started Thanksgiving weekend.

Birding is better than writing about birding?

[Charlie Spencer]

10 hours ago, IKLland said:

Birding is better than writing about birding?

Apparently!  I'd forgotten about this.

[jimbarnett]

I'm not very tech savvy.  How can I upload pics of an unidentified bird to my post?

[Charlie Spencer]

@jimbarnett, welcome!  You can drag and drop the file directly into these text boxes.  You can also copy and paste a cropped image.

[Charlie Spencer]

On 10/22/2020 at 7:34 AM, Charlie Spencer said:

I'll start a new discussion in the next couple of weeks to kick around the type of information we want to include.  The NASCAR season ends in a couple of weeks, so I'll have more time once my fantasy league duties are done.

Let's do this!

 

[Guest]

Hello Community, I have an aviary of birds that contains love birds, cocktails and some other breeds. But nowadays I got allergies symptoms like sneezing, runny nose etc. My doctor says you have bird allergies. Also, he recommended me an air purifier to clean the air along with medication. he says that it is also a great device for Birds Health too. So, I want your opinion about device?

 

[Charlie Spencer]

2 hours ago, Stevenmark said:

Hello Community, I have an aviary of birds that contains love birds, cocktails and some other breeds. But nowadays I got allergies symptoms like sneezing, runny nose etc. My doctor says you have bird allergies. Also, he recommended me an air purifier to clean the air along with medication. he says that it is also a great device for Birds Health too. So, I want your opinion about device?

 

Hi.  Whatbird is a forum for discussing wild birds.  We may have a few people who keep pet / captive birds, and we may even have a few medical professionals.  Have you looked for a forum that discusses pets birds and / or allergies?

[Charlie Spencer]

On 8/11/2019 at 9:23 PM, Shazam said:

Small flock of medium sized birds walking on sandy beach in Pensacola Florida on August 11. Black back, tail and head. Short legs. White face, neck, and undersides. The most striking thing was the bill which was too large for the head,  quite thick and fairly long, color red or orange near the face and changing to black as it tapered. When open, the bill resembled a pair of pliers. They were quite loud  and raucous  

Thanks for helping. I have a picture but not sure how to make a url. 

Poor @Shazam.  3.5 years to get 'American Oystercatcher'.

[Charlie Spencer]

@Kevin @Aveschapines, would you make the following change to the What did the bird look like? paragraph?

Current text: "If you have photos (or audio files!), you can drag the files directly into your post.  You can also link to most popular photo sharing sites  If not, what colors were the head, body, wings, and tail?"

Requested change: "If you have photos (or audio files!), you can drag the files directly into your post.  You can also link to most popular photo sharing sites.  (Please do not edit photos beyond cropping and lightening.)  If not, what colors were the head, body, wings, and tail?"

Thanks!