I got prepared by uploading the Merlin e-bird app for my phone, an easy way to record and submit what I identified....
I would start my day with planned birdwatching sessions while drinking my coffee on the backyard patio..Later in the day I would go for drives to parks or walks on the beach..
Last year I used pencil and paper and submitted my results online at the end of the day, before bedtime..
This year I submitted and reported my findings in real time via the e-bird app on my smart phone...
A fun way to learn about the birds that live in or pass thru our area :-)
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| My Backyard |
A foggy Friday February 12 , 0800- 0900..All of these birds came to visit me in my backyard.
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| A young Red Bellied Woodpecker |
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| Cardinal |
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| Mourning Dove |
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| A fellow birdwatcher |
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| Yellow Rump Warbler |
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| Yellow Rump Warbler |
Pictured below are my sightings for Saturday February 13, 2016..
I went to a state park and then to a beach to walk and bird watch..
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| A quiet place to be alone with my thoughts-Battleground State Park |
Sylvan Beach, in La Porte Texas
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| Sandpiper |
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| Egret |
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| Red Breasted Merganser |
Sunday February 14, 2016, My backyard
This is a U-tube video I made..A backyard mockingbird gave us a Happy Valentine's Morning Serenade.
My Simon was busy stalking squirrels, Oscar was by my side while I made this video..
The windy weather and Oscar's snorts can be heard throughout the audio, lol :-)
This concludes my observations for today, because I am feeling under the weather.. I have high hopes that I will be bird watching tomorrow morning, weather permitting..
Monday February 15th....
The weather was beautiful but I didn't venture out until late..The birds were camera shy, lol..This place is another favorite setting of mine, to hang out, birdwatch, walk, think, and take photos :-)
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| Bay Area Park, Clear Lake Texas |
Such a fine weekend to be part of the Great Backyard Bird Count!
Love that tree in the State Park. The amazing things apps can do now days. Looks like you had a great time.
ReplyDeleteOh my Lisa....these are ALL super. I so enjoyed your images you've shared.
ReplyDeleteThanks for linking up this week at I'd Rather B Birdin' and have a glorious day.
Looks like you and your fellow bird watcher had a great day!
ReplyDeleteLooks like a great selection of birds in your yard Lisa. Are those Laughing Gulls on the beach?
ReplyDeleteGood variety of birds there!
ReplyDeleteLots of wonderful, cheerful, sun filled shares in this post~
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