Rules of the Bird-a-Day Challenge

Bird-a-Day Rules:

1. Every day you add a new bird that you see or hear (not on the television, in a book or on the internet) to your list of birds for that date. You don't have to enter your observation each day, but in a timely manner post your observations for the rest of us to see.
2. You may not repeat the same bird or skip a day.
3. Any non-caged, non-captive, free flying bird is allowed; that is except for a chicken. We're not sure why chickens aren't allowed, but we accept the rule and live by it!
4. We operate by the honor system, just like any other bird list, it is your own. The competition is more with yourself than with others. Unless you live next door to someone who is participating, there is really no way make circumstances equal.
5. When your time to end is near do your best and consider what you can do to improve next year. Don't break the bank flying around the country chasing the next bird.... that is unless you own the bank.
6. Encourage others who are participating and keep others up to date about the great birds you will ultimately find throughout the year.
7. Have Fun! Enjoy getting outside and watching the birds.

The Prize:

At some point during the year "you will be unable to see or hear a new bird" to add to your list. When this happens you have completed the race and have established for yourself a mark to try and better next year.
During your attempt to go deep into the year you will undoubtedly see many more birds than you would have if you hadn’t attempted the challenge. Pat yourself on the back and know you did your best.

Saturday, February 25, 2012

February 22 - Neotropic Cormorant



Today we drove north to visit with Dad and go to some places in Palm Beach County. We made Wakodahatchee Wetlands the first stop. Along the half-mile boardwalk we found the nesting Cormorants and Anhingas and looked for the Neotropic Coromorant that has been seen here. In a few minutes we find the smaller bird. Most people there didn't seem to care. I think we were 2 of 3 birders in the place. Lots of nature paparazzi and board stompers as well as a few families looking for gators. Purple Martins are starting to gather. Great Egrets and Green Herons were building nests. Great Blue Herons were feeding young. A Sora gave us great views. Just before meeting with Dad for breakfast at 10:30, we stopped at Green Cay Wetlands. Painted Bunting was seen on the walk in. Great looks at Pied-billed Grebes, Blue-winged Teal and most of the waders were the highlights in this brief stop. After breakfast we visited Okeheelee Nature Center where see see 6 more Painted Buntings.
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