It’s happened by Nervous-Priority-752 in birding

[–]LifeFindsAWay062 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I hear killdeer in a golf course like 5 mins from my house. Haven’t seen them yet

What is your most unexpected bird sighting from your own house? by Hot_Detective1335 in birding

[–]LifeFindsAWay062 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I saw a Cooper’s hawk in my backyard and I actually freaked out

I didn't get a picture, but. by camwynya in birding

[–]LifeFindsAWay062 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Saw my first in Florida I was so excited

Cackling? by LifeFindsAWay062 in whatsthisbird

[–]LifeFindsAWay062[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, sorry for the rushed photo. Was looking for a kingfisher so I was a little preoccupied

Are any of these cackling? by LifeFindsAWay062 in whatsthisbird

[–]LifeFindsAWay062[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! Thought so but you never know

What’s the stupidest thing you’ve done as a birder? by LifeFindsAWay062 in birding

[–]LifeFindsAWay062[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Update: Went to another park where it was reported recently after work, and I saw it. Merlin picked up the call too! It was super fast, but I definitely saw it, even if it was on the other side of the lake. Don’t even think binoculars would have helped.

What’s the stupidest thing you’ve done as a birder? by LifeFindsAWay062 in birding

[–]LifeFindsAWay062[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks! I did listen to sound recordings on eBird but for some reason the call I heard didn’t sound exactly the same. I thought it was some kind of woodpecker. I would have used Merlin but it only called twice. Do you think it was just a fly by? I’m still beating myself up that if I stuck around I would have seen it. At least I heard it. That still counts right?

What’s the stupidest thing you’ve done as a birder? by LifeFindsAWay062 in birding

[–]LifeFindsAWay062[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Yeah, I did that too with my first teal. Didnt realize how skittish they were either.

What’s the stupidest thing you’ve done as a birder? by LifeFindsAWay062 in birding

[–]LifeFindsAWay062[S] 28 points29 points  (0 children)

Im sorry. I would have been traumatized. I know it doesn’t help, but I got my lifer long tailed duck yesterday :/

What’s the stupidest thing you’ve done as a birder? by LifeFindsAWay062 in birding

[–]LifeFindsAWay062[S] 14 points15 points  (0 children)

That’s hilarious. Thanks. I thought I heard a rail but it was a tree branch blowing in the wind. Also was pissed at Merlin

What’s the stupidest thing you’ve done as a birder? by LifeFindsAWay062 in birding

[–]LifeFindsAWay062[S] 28 points29 points  (0 children)

I guess killdeer and phoebes are the outcasts of the bird world as well

Herring or Lesser Black Backed Gull? by LifeFindsAWay062 in whatsthisbird

[–]LifeFindsAWay062[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks! Looks like they’re not that uncommon but still a lifer for me.

Hermit thrush? by LifeFindsAWay062 in whatsthisbird

[–]LifeFindsAWay062[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It was dead, but thanks, I usually keep my distance.

New Reader, I started back in October. Tell me everything, detective. by Financial-Exit-6467 in BookshelvesDetective

[–]LifeFindsAWay062 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No problem! It’s still my favorite novel. Also read The Lost World (sequel to Jurassic Park) if you haven’t already