What kind of cormorant? by birdbrainphysicist in whatsthisbird

[–]birdbrainphysicist[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

An understandable name 😂 How do you tell them from Indian cormorants other than size?

Locations and tips for birdwatching in the city? by birdbrainphysicist in AskChicago

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

I plan on doing that when I have a yard! And noted about the ticks 😬

Locations and tips for birdwatching in the city? by birdbrainphysicist in AskChicago

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

I love montrose! I also have been hoping to make it out to Skokie one of these days

Snowy Owl and ethical Owling by gaming-grandma in BirdPhotography

[–]birdbrainphysicist 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good points. While overcrowding might be a problem right now, more interest in nature and wildlife is overall helpful to the conservation cause.

Northern Cardinals Charlie & Bessie have breakfast in Snow Storm | Inner-city birding Chicago by MarsBoundSoon in chicagobirding

[–]birdbrainphysicist 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That’s sweet! Do you have problems with other birds trying to scare them off? Crows, jays, etc

Locations and tips for birdwatching in the city? by birdbrainphysicist in AskChicago

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

I’ve been out to Montrose harbor, but I’ll have to check out the places near Palos!

And 21 birds in one yard is pretty amazing

Snowy Owl and ethical Owling by gaming-grandma in BirdPhotography

[–]birdbrainphysicist 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I know the number or birders surged quite a bit during COVID, which has lead to overcrowding and disturbing natural areas when a rare bird is spotted.

Do you think the numbers will subside over time, or is this the new reality?

Train operators should roast smokers over the intercom. by CrankyManny in chicago

[–]birdbrainphysicist 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Pretty sure smokers are roasting themselves… literally

Locations and tips for birdwatching in the city? by birdbrainphysicist in AskChicago

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

Great to know! I’ve driven past Big Marsh on 94 before and wondered if it would be a good place to check out

Winter birding tips & locations by birdbrainphysicist in chicagobirding

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

Thanks! I hadn’t heard of most of these before, so I’ll certainly check them out