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© Ben Burns
This past weekend, MassAudubon sponsored its annual Focus on Feeders bird census. My kids and I managed to spot fifteen species of birds over the course of the two days. Most were at our feeders, but a few, like the crows and the red-tailed hawk, just happened to be flying overhead while we were counting. I was thrilled that one of our resident red nuthatches showed up and posed for a photo, and completely stoked that my son Ben was ready with the camera. (If you are into birds, you can compare this red nut to the white-breasted cousin from this recent post.) Here’s our full species list:
American crow
American goldfinch
Black-capped chickadee
Blue jay
Dark-eyed junco
Downy woodpecker
House finch
Mourning dove
Northern cardinal
Red-bellied woodpecker
Red-breasted nuthatch
Tufted titmouse
White-breasted nuthatch
Red-tailed hawk
Don’t worry if you missed the fun; Great Backyard Bird Count is just two weeks away! I’ll be counting with kids from my local elementary school. How about you?
© Loree Griffin Burns
Yesterday’s post reminded me to remind YOU that some excellent bird-related citizen science opportunities are just ’round the corner …
These are great opportunities to get outside, show off your birding skills, and do a small something to help monitor the birds in your neighborhood. Both projects are simple, fun and–I warn you!–addicting. My kids and I have participated in one or the other since 2008, and we’ve had some extraordinary moments. (Last year’s sharp-shinned hawk comes to mind.)
All the information you need to get started can be found at the websites linked above. Check them out and see if a bird count is something you can fit into the family calendar. If so, fill up your feeders, dust off your ‘nocs, and invite the neighbors. Happy Counting!
