Throwback to this cute little Harlequin Duck in central New York last fall
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Throwback to this cute little Harlequin Duck in central New York last fall
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Started a series of video quizzes for new
Birders to test their male dabbling duck ID skills! #birds #birding #birding101
Beginner Birder Quiz: Dabbling Ducks
youtu.be/He2rVwC7a4E
Going to stalk a friend’s feeder for Evening Grosbeaks
Daily Bird Fact: The Lesser Black-backed Gull wasn't documented in North America until 1934, while still rare, has been an increasing winter visitor. It is suspected they have established a new nesting colony somewhere in Canada, but the location is still a mystery. #birds #birding #funfact
Daily Bird Fact: American Crows form large communal roosting flocks in winter. These groups can range from hundreds to several thousand individuals. One of the largest recorded crow roosts, located in Danville, Illinois, was documented to have almost 100,000 crows.
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An example of their range expansion from Birds of the World, with data from Christmas Bird Counts.
Daily Bird Fact: Did you know that the House Finch isn't native to the eastern half of North America? They were actually released birds, illegally collected and sold as ‘Hollywood Finches’. They reproduced and their range quickly expanded.
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I'm thinking about doing a series of daily random bird facts! Hope you are all prepared for lots of unsolicited bird facts!
The only thing I like about snow is getting to see all the cute little bird claw prints, featuring the American Crow here.
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We ended up getting quite a bit after the storm passed, but in low numbers and missing some common expected species. 🥲
Do you know the difference between these two sea ducks?
While adult males can be straightforward, female-types can be a bit more tricky!
kaylafisk.com/2025/12/19/b...
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Of course the day I was doing a Christmas Bird Count it was basically a white out the entire time. Hard to see birds when you can barely see the road 🥲 #birding
Finches are on the move! Excited to see some Evening Grosbeaks in CNY today. Is there a particular winter finch you are hoping to see this year?
The differences in coloration in the White-throated Sparrow is pretty fascinating.
This change isn’t just in their color, but also behaviorally.
White-morphs tend to be bolder and sing more. The tan-morph tends to be more passive, sing less and provide most of the parental care in the pair.
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New YouTube video on the White-throated Sparrow and their facinating 2 morph system! #birds
m.youtube.com/watch?v=9VrS...
Such beautiful patterns, can you guess the bird?
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Birdtober Day 4: Extravagant Tail
Scissor-tailed Flycatcher
This gorgeous Flycatcher is home to the open Great Plains, often seen perched on a fence post. Named after its large forked tail which allows it great maneuverability in the air, aiding in it catching aerial insects.
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Birdtober Day 3: Pollinator
While when you think of pollinators, insects will often be first of mind, but birds can also fill this very important ecological role.
In the deserts of the Southwest, White-winged Doves and Gila Woodpeckers can be important pollinators for the Saguaro Cactus. #birds
So round 😂
Birdtober Day 2: Sparrow
This medium-sized Sparrow is pretty dapper looking with their bold facial markings and bold black throat and breast.
Found in shrubby desert areas in its range, often on the ground as it forages for seeds and insects.
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Birdtober is officially here! I chose the theme of western North American birds. I ended up deciding on the Steller's Jay, specifically the interior populations with the extra white facial markings.
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Just saw another picture that shows that the hybrid jay does have a complete bib, here’s an updated illustration!
Couldn’t resist drawing the new bird hybrid discovered in Texas! This bird was hatched from a Blue Jay and a Green Jay. Due to climate change, both species range has recently overlapped in a small area in Texas. Second photo credit to Brian Stokes, who discovered this cool hybrid.
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Lost bird rediscovered! 🙌
After more than 20 years, the Critically Endangered Jerdon's Courser has been documented again by a team of Indian birdwatchers. 🎉
Find out more about the ‘Search for Lost Birds’ here 👉
www.birdlife.org/news/2025/09...
Day 11 is Birds of Prey
My official Birdtober prompt list!
Birdtober is a daily art challenge in October where each day you try to create a bird based on that days prompt.
Feel free to share to see how many different species can be drawn, painted or craft this year!
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Another species that you tend to hear more than see. This elegant sparrow of the open meadows and prairies is a combo of light browns, tan and yellow. While it is often low to the ground, when they sing they will often perch out on an exposed perches to sing their insect-like song.
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The annual tradition of Birdtober is continuing for another year! I will post the prompt list and details on September first. Birdtober, inspired by inktober, inspires bird nerds to draw a bird daily in October from the prompt list. #birds #art #birdart #birdlover
