![]() |
![]() |
#1 |
WG Hospitality & UAOKA recipient
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Pennsylvania
|
![]()
I dropped the ball on this one. It was through Wildlife Gardeners that I first heard about the backyard bird count. For some reason, I thought it was January first, so, in December I looked it up only to find it was in February...at the time that seemed a long time off. Anyway, just searched today and realized it is this weekend--from Feb. 15-18.
It's not too late! Okay so we missed yesterday and today, but there are still two days left. For more information: Welcome to GBBC — Great Backyard Bird Count
__________________
"If suburbia were landscaped with meadows, prairies, thickets or forests, or combinations of these, then the water would sparkle, fish would be good to eat again, birds would sing and human spirits would soar." ~ Lorrie Otto ~ A Native Backyard Blog ~ |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#2 | |
Heron
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: powell,Ohio
|
![]() Quote:
|
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#3 |
WG Hospitality & UAOKA recipient
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Pennsylvania
|
![]()
Thanks, recurve. I guess better late than never. I hope members will see this and take the time to watch, count, and submit their results. I found it enjoyable...and I'm looking forward to doing it tomorrow and on Monday (it helps to be off that day). I need something to pull me out of a funk.
![]()
__________________
"If suburbia were landscaped with meadows, prairies, thickets or forests, or combinations of these, then the water would sparkle, fish would be good to eat again, birds would sing and human spirits would soar." ~ Lorrie Otto ~ A Native Backyard Blog ~ |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#4 |
Heron
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: powell,Ohio
|
![]()
Well I see you have a funky Carolina wren as an avatar now! I had 2 at my feeder this morning and 1 at the nature center this afternoon. Just think how good you'll feel when that flock of redpolls and crossbills visit you tomorrow
![]() Here's to hoping! |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#5 | |
WG Hospitality & UAOKA recipient
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Pennsylvania
|
![]() Quote:
![]() I'd love to see redpolls and or crossbills--I don't think I've ever seen them before, so here's hoping you do send them my way.
__________________
"If suburbia were landscaped with meadows, prairies, thickets or forests, or combinations of these, then the water would sparkle, fish would be good to eat again, birds would sing and human spirits would soar." ~ Lorrie Otto ~ A Native Backyard Blog ~ |
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#6 |
Offical Silphium Abuser
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Southeast Ohio
|
![]()
I forgot this was the weekend (if I even knew--the aging brain...) and only spent a few minutes watching the feeders. I'll try to count for at least a little while tomorrow morning. Thanks for the reminder, dap.
__________________
"If you have a garden and a library, you have everything you need." --Cicero ~http://rebeccas-window.blogspot.com/~ |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#7 | |
WG Hospitality & UAOKA recipient
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Pennsylvania
|
![]() Quote:
Enjoy your watch and count tomorrow...they require a minimum of 15 minutes. ![]()
__________________
"If suburbia were landscaped with meadows, prairies, thickets or forests, or combinations of these, then the water would sparkle, fish would be good to eat again, birds would sing and human spirits would soar." ~ Lorrie Otto ~ A Native Backyard Blog ~ |
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#8 |
Official Plant Nerd
Join Date: Dec 2008
|
![]()
I'd never noticed a redpoll around me before a coupla years ago. They said the unseasonably cold temps in Canada have been driving em down our way. We had a few this season.... I haven't seen em recently though but... I haven't really had time to be looking for them. They like our thistle feeder. Maybe try hanging out a thistle feeders since Canada had another brrrrr cold year so if they're down by me.... they might be in your area.
-- Niiiiiiice new avatar Dappy!!!!
__________________
"Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind." - Dr. Seuss |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#9 | |
WG Hospitality & UAOKA recipient
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Pennsylvania
|
![]() Quote:
-- Thanks, Equilibrium, I think I'll keep him for a while. ![]()
__________________
"If suburbia were landscaped with meadows, prairies, thickets or forests, or combinations of these, then the water would sparkle, fish would be good to eat again, birds would sing and human spirits would soar." ~ Lorrie Otto ~ A Native Backyard Blog ~ |
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#10 |
Official Plant Nerd
Join Date: Dec 2008
|
![]()
Try some safflower seed too. Whole unsalted nuts go over well by us too and for sure suet with raisins and cranberries in it. It's the cheap bird seed the HOSPs and EUSTs like. The redpolls only went to the the thistle feeder though.
-- Wanna get rid of your nice new shiny avatar real fast.... just type the "Z" word. ![]() ![]() ![]()
__________________
"Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind." - Dr. Seuss |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
Tags |
2013, backyard, bird, count, great |
Thread Tools | |
Display Modes | |
|
|