September 2020: 83 yard species. September 2021: 72. Approximately the same number of days of observations. It appears that the drought brought more species to our yard. Nothing remarkable other than an unwelcome Eurasian Collared-Dove.
It's so cool to see what's "normal" and "not normal" there. I have seen few warblers even compared to avid birders in my area who really go and search them out. Yet Northern Parula's are one of our most common summer warblers (ok, if it were here now it would be extremely newsy). Every other bird you posted would be a real exception. I really love you're noticing the difference in yard birds when water is abundant vs when it's not too!
Thanks Karen--yes, "normal" is pretty dependent on location, I guess. We recently had an American Woodcock show up near here in the Chiricahua Mountains causing quite a still in the birding world. First state record. I remember how common they were in the east! Here's hoping some unusual birds visit your place!
September 2020: 83 yard species. September 2021: 72. Approximately the same number of days of observations. It appears that the drought brought more species to our yard. Nothing remarkable other than an unwelcome Eurasian Collared-Dove.
I'm getting the same kind of numbers--more during last year's drought. Missing all the Cassin's Finches right now!
It's so cool to see what's "normal" and "not normal" there. I have seen few warblers even compared to avid birders in my area who really go and search them out. Yet Northern Parula's are one of our most common summer warblers (ok, if it were here now it would be extremely newsy). Every other bird you posted would be a real exception. I really love you're noticing the difference in yard birds when water is abundant vs when it's not too!
Thanks Karen--yes, "normal" is pretty dependent on location, I guess. We recently had an American Woodcock show up near here in the Chiricahua Mountains causing quite a still in the birding world. First state record. I remember how common they were in the east! Here's hoping some unusual birds visit your place!
Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours! And thanks: for the pleasure I get from reading your posts, and seeing the pictures.
Thanks Wendy! My best to you and yours as well! Really appreciate your kind words!