(C) Daily Kos This story was originally published by Daily Kos and is unaltered. . . . . . . . . . . Back Yard Bird Race & The Daily Bucket - September edition. [1] ['This Content Is Not Subject To Review Daily Kos Staff Prior To Publication.'] Date: 2023-10-07 I had a fascinating September of birding. I didn’t see a single new species (or first of season) around my house. That didn’t stop me from looking. I’ll explain more after the page break. 2n10 (aka John) has provided the highlighted boxes for the Bird Race. I want to express our gratitude for his work and diligence in keeping the interest alive. There are no “rules” for the Bird Race beyond what you set for yourself. Some ideas for information that you might share here as part of the conversation, any combinations of: A total list or count of birds you have seen: monthly, year to date, life New birds you have seen, since the last tally Interesting behavior you have seen Any patterns or changes in patterns General location in the country Type of habitat Bird ID sites or articles you have found helpful, general or bird family specific Equipment you use, how you use it, why you got it, where you got it, how to maintain and care for it Photo processing tips and storage/display sites If you move or travel during the year, it would be very interesting to compare the backyard birds you see in different settings. I am proud to be today’s guest host and glad that you stopped by. I have compiled my list with some photos posted below. I saw a Field Sparrow on Sept. 30th at Waterfowl Wildlife Refuge @ Sardis Lake, another first of year. A look at some things on my list and around my state. Wood Storks @ Wildcat Brake (Enid Lake) Willet (left) and Stilt Sandpiper @ Hurricane Landing (Sardis Lake) non-breeding male, Field Sparrow @ Waterfowl Wildlife Refuge (Sardis Lake) A fun look at the same Sparrow. I expected a “Peek-a-Boo” game to start. Terminology Patch — A favorite area to bird usually not your immediate backyard Observation — Seeing or hearing a bird that you can positively ID I have several videos of my September findings that will be shown in upcoming Buckets and Dawn Chorus. However, I have some new things I saw recently that I’d like to show you today. 15 second film . The next video was taken moments after the Woodpecker. A lineatus group, Eastern Red-shouldered Hawk, immature with markings similar to a Floridian sub-species. 47 second film. . I spotted a flight of White Pelicans gliding low above the water. I filmed for three and ½ minutes and estimated over 600 pelicans flew by. The video below gives you an idea of the number of birds. 1:10 minute film Now for a few still photos. Brown Thrasher Pine Warbler My parting shot of the Pelicans. Not photo-shopped, but a matter of perspective. The Daily Bucket is a nature refuge. We amicably discuss animals, weather, climate, soil, plants, waters and note life’s patterns. We invite you to note what you are seeing around you in your own part of the world, and to share your observations in the comments below. Each note is a record that we can refer to in the future as we try to understand the phenological patterns that are quietly unwinding around us. To have the Daily Bucket in your Activity Stream, visit Backyard Science’s profile page and click on Follow. One more 43 second video for the road. . Now it is your turn to show your goods. If you don’t have a list, don’t worry about it. Stay and chat with us. [END] --- [1] Url: https://www.dailykos.com/stories/2023/10/7/2196401/-Back-Yard-Bird-Race-amp-The-Daily-Bucket-September-edition?pm_campaign=front_page&pm_source=more_community&pm_medium=web Published and (C) by Daily Kos Content appears here under this condition or license: Site content may be used for any purpose without permission unless otherwise specified. via Magical.Fish Gopher News Feeds: gopher://magical.fish/1/feeds/news/dailykos/