Hey there birding enthusiasts!
It’s a brand new year, which means a fresh start and new opportunities to explore the wonderful world of birds. As we kick off the year, why not make some resolutions to take our birding game to the next level? Whether you’re a seasoned birder or just starting out, setting goals and challenges for the year can be a great way to keep things exciting and add some purpose to your birding adventures.
So, let’s spread our wings and soar into some fun and achievable New Year’s Birding Resolutions!
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1. Learn 6 new warbler songs
Find songs by using search function above. Navigate to header image -> Play
2. Visit 6 new birding locations
Photograph of Elegant Trogon © Greg Lavaty.
A trip to Southeastern Arizona can help fulfill resolutions 2 and 3.
3. Add 6 new U.S. Life Birds.
4. Improve skill at identifying these 6 birds.
– Greater and Lesser Scaup
– Long-billed and Short-billed Dowitchers
– Immature Sharp-shinned and Cooper’s Hawks
Which is the Long-billed and which is the Short-billed Dowitcher, or are they both the same species?
Photograph © Greg Lavaty.
Photograph © Greg Lavaty.
5. Buy a new birdmobile
Not this kind, thinking more like a 4-wheel drive SUV.
6. Participate in a Big Sit.
These guys were not sitting, but if you are interested in birding, The Big Year was a somewhat interesting movie.
A movie current making the rounds is Pelican Dreams, dealing with Brown Pelicans in California.