2013 and beyond

It's pretty simple: the most birds seen or heard from one's yard during 2013 will be the "winner". Want in? O.k....then do it despite that.

2013 promises to be a lot less mean but still a carbon-free birding competition, even if slightly less exciting than a MEGA x EPIC hybrid.

Saturday, September 15, 2012

Swainson's Hawk

Yep, a rufous adult over the swamp lair yesterday with about 200 Broad-wings.  Surprising too it happened at 6:30pm - a little late in the day for raptors but I ain't complaining.

Now I need me one of those Kytes.
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6 comments:

  1. Rick BrighamSeptember 15, 2012 at 10:51 PM

    A fabulous yard bird! Congrats! That's actually one of the easier birds I have yet to get for Michigan. I'd love a state bird in my yard!

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  2. Caleb PutnamSeptember 16, 2012 at 8:49 AM

    I hate you.

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  3. The Owl RanchSeptember 16, 2012 at 10:33 AM

    damn.... I've lost a choice exclusive

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  4. Swamp KatSeptember 17, 2012 at 5:31 AM

    State yardbird -- what an enjoyable idea for a posting .

    how many state yardbirds have you guys had?

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  5. Caleb PutnamSeptember 17, 2012 at 10:41 AM

    My last yardbird which gave me a state bird is from 17 years ago :) http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist?subID=S5970888

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  6. Swamp KatSeptember 20, 2012 at 5:33 AM

    NOMO - or in Spanish "no mas", that's a sexy tyme bird.

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