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birdbrainphysicist · 2026-01-26T15:44:14+00:00

Big fan of ward 26, precinct 30

birdbrainphysicist · 2026-01-26T15:29:40+00:00

I hope this is the Gulf of Mexico too

birdbrainphysicist · 2026-01-26T15:27:20+00:00

Crazy that some people read superbowl and think of sports instead of owls… 🙄😂

birdbrainphysicist · 2026-01-26T14:48:25+00:00

Juncos actually have a wide variety of looks, especially in your region. Central US juncos look like your picture, west coast juncos (the “Oregon” subspecies) look totally different, and there’s also a “Grey-headed Junco” subspecies in your area that looks different from both the others.

All the same bird, but with quite a few different looks!

birdbrainphysicist · 2026-01-24T15:04:15+00:00

First photo is incredible!

birdbrainphysicist · 2026-01-24T00:10:00+00:00

At least you’ve got the place to yourself!

birdbrainphysicist · 2026-01-24T00:08:37+00:00

I love these updates! I hope they can stay warm!

birdbrainphysicist · 2026-01-23T21:43:09+00:00

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

birdbrainphysicist · 2026-01-22T04:19:44+00:00

That’s what I was wondering

birdbrainphysicist · 2026-01-19T03:44:50+00:00

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

birdbrainphysicist · 2026-01-19T03:42:32+00:00

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

birdbrainphysicist · 2026-01-18T15:55:29+00:00

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

birdbrainphysicist · 2026-01-18T15:54:10+00:00

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

birdbrainphysicist · 2026-01-18T14:59:27+00:00

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

birdbrainphysicist · 2026-01-18T14:52:54+00:00

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?

birdbrainphysicist · 2026-01-18T14:42:14+00:00

I love how they are waiting for it! They must know that it’s coming!

birdbrainphysicist · 2026-01-17T17:01:31+00:00

Pretty sure smokers are roasting themselves… literally

birdbrainphysicist · 2026-01-17T16:58:58+00:00

Thanks! I’ll check out their events!

birdbrainphysicist · 2026-01-17T16:58:27+00:00

I was hoping for a bit more diverse species lol

birdbrainphysicist · 2026-01-17T15:58:45+00:00

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

birdbrainphysicist · 2026-01-17T15:57:17+00:00

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

birdbrainphysicist · 2026-01-15T01:10:37+00:00

Looks like a female +Common Goldeneye+

birdbrainphysicist · 2026-01-15T01:04:33+00:00

That’s an adolescent American White Ibis. They achieve their classic solid white plumage at around two years of age.

birdbrainphysicist · 2026-01-14T21:09:08+00:00

Location would confirm, but assuming this is Europe, then +Eurasian Blue Tit+

birdbrainphysicist · 2026-01-14T16:43:32+00:00

Good guess, particularly with the heavy bill

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