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Paleface Posted: 02-15-2010 5:30 PM

Hi Fellow Birders,

I really enjoyed the Count this year!

I counted 19 different species on 2 of the days.  Nothing rare but had 3 new birds visit my yard (where I counted).  The Barred Owl was a huge surprise as was the Downy.  The Common Grackle was interesting but I hope he doesn't come back.  Most numerous was the American Goldfinch.   30 of them visited at one time.

I am proud that Georgia is in some of the Top Ten Lists! 

The female Cardinal I posted on BPOTD was accepted in their Photo Contest!  I also noticed they accepted Dan's head shot of the Pileated Woodpecker.  Congrats Dan....I hope you win!

I am looking forward to everyone's Results!!!

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nehunter88 replied on 02-15-2010 5:35 PM

I submitted a list of 12. The Juncos were most plentiful with 30 at one time, and the Goldfinches were second with 18. But I will say I was happiest with 9 Cardinals, 6 were males.

So far they have not listed my rare species, so they only acknowledge 10 for me. Hopefully they'll contact me about the Spotted Towhee and the Rusty Blackbird.

In looking at pervious years I can't find any reports during the GBBC of Rusty Blackbirds in Nebraska, and only a handful of Spotted Towhees.

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Paleface replied on 02-15-2010 5:56 PM

nehunter,   Mark/txhummer has had this same problem with what the GBBC consider Rare sightings.  Hopefully he will see this and give you some advice on how to get them  included in your Count. There has to be a way!  I do know that Rusty Blackbirds are declining in numbers....at least in GA.  I have yet to see one.  Congrats on your 12 and thanks for sharing!

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bhowdy replied on 02-15-2010 6:20 PM

Congratulations Jean ... On getting your photo submission accepted, that's great!
Oh and you too Dan! 

Our feeders have been really busy lately ... just in time for the GBBC count.

I had the same issue with a question about the number of Brown Thrashers in our report ... I was emailed and told that this was an unusual number for this time of year ... Of course I was able to send the "questioner" (a person that I happen to know) a photo with 4 of the 5 resident Thrashers in the picture!  Ha

Here's our list ... 32 species on Sunday, 28 on Saturday
Number of Species: 32
Checklist:
    Canada Goose - 4 (a flyover)
    Cooper's Hawk - 1
    Mourning Dove - 12
    Red-bellied Woodpecker - 1
    Yellow-bellied Sapsucker - 1
    Downy Woodpecker - 2
    Northern Flicker - 1
    Blue Jay - 8
    American Crow - 15
    Carolina Chickadee - 4
    Tufted Titmouse - 2
    White-breasted Nuthatch - 3
    Brown Creeper - 1
    Carolina Wren - 3
    Eastern Bluebird - 2
    American Robin - 50
    Northern Mockingbird - 1
    Brown Thrasher - 5 Confirmed
    European Starling - 20
    Cedar Waxwing - 3
    Yellow-rumped Warbler - 1
    Pine Warbler - 1
    Eastern Towhee - 4
    Field Sparrow - 1
    Song Sparrow - 3
    White-throated Sparrow - 15
    Dark-eyed Junco - 8
    Northern Cardinal - 16
    Common Grackle - 1
    House Finch - 2
    American Goldfinch - 12
    House Sparrow - 1

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DanGarber replied on 02-15-2010 6:37 PM

Here's my list.  These are the most seen at one time.

Pine siskin 46                                                             

red-breasted nuthatch 5

chestnut- backed chickadee 4

black capped chickadee 11

gray jay 2

Steller's jay 1

Junco 2

Cassin's finch 1

downy 2

hairy 1

flicker 1

turkeys 13

raven 1

 pileated woodpeckers 2

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Paleface replied on 02-15-2010 6:44 PM

Wow Bob!  Where did you do the Count....in your yard/feeders?  Wow!  You live in Bird Heaven for sure!

Thanks....Did you submit pictures also?  Heck....I know you did.  Which ones?

Dan,  I am happy you are seeing birds I "use" to see around here.  I guess they like the west better than the polluted East.  I don't blame them.

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bhowdy replied on 02-15-2010 7:55 PM

Jean - The checklist was done completely from our backyard. We have spent a good bit of time creating our backyard bird aviary! It's really nothing special ... but it seems to work. Of course we have spent a little money advertising our place in popular "breed specific" newsletters and blogs ... such as the Cardinal Courier, Wren Weekly, the Bluejay Buzz and Woody's World just to name a few .... But of course the best advertising is "word of beak."

I may have a couple of photos in the GBBC photo galleries .... hmmmm

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dena1123 replied on 02-15-2010 8:59 PM

Alright, I'll post my skimpy backyard/feeder count from Saturday, Feb 13., from 9:30am to 11:00am. 

Ended up with 8 species.

Coopers Hawk-1 (yes he's hanging)

Chickadee-1

Red Breasted Nuthatch-1

Robin-2

Starling-11

Northern Cardinal-2

American Goldfinch-2

House Sparrow-8

This is the first time I have participated in it and will set more time aside to do all the days next year.  I have lived here for apx. 8 years and have noticed changes over the years.  I do live in the City and my lot is 40x119.

1.  The Coopers Hawk is hanging around.  Seen him 3 times.   I only spotted him once last year.

2.  No Blue Jays in yard.  Hear them but they never come to the feeder.

3.  No Grackles.  They used to demolish all my food, suet and fruit.

4.  The Starlings hung around for about 5 mins., if that.  They were as bad as the Grackles..

5.  No Mourning Doves.  I used to have plenty.

6.  First year I've had a Red Breasted Nuthatch at my feeder and hang around.  I do have a White Breasted in the yard and I only see him on the trees.

7.  2 American Goldfinches is way out of line.  My thistle feeder has lasted for several weeks.  Last year I couldn't keep one for a week.

8.  Cardinals are down.  I actually have only spotted a pair and they hang in the same tree as they nest.

9.  Dark-eyes Junco seems to be multipying by the year.

10.  Like the Goldfinches, it seems I don't see as many Purple and/or House Finches.  Spotted only 1 this year..  Again way out of line..

Very interesting if I say so myself.  I don't think a lot has to do with the Hawk.  He's hit or miss.  I guess I've noticed a change with birds, butterflies, bees, etc. over the last 2 years.

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Paleface replied on 02-15-2010 10:09 PM

Bob,  Of course "your" pictures will be accepted. LOL!!!  Your work to create a wonderful habitat for native birds has payed off.

Dena,  I only counted 9 different species last year.  Thanks for sharing your Results!

O.K.  Here is my list.  I compiled it since I counted Friday Thu Sunday. 

Mourning Doves ~17

Barred Owl ~1

Red-Bellied Woodpecker~1

Downy Woodpecker~1

Blue Jay~1

Carolina Chickadee~2

Tufted Titmouse~2

Brown-Headed Nuthatch~3

Carolina Wren~2

Northern Mockingbird~1

Pine Warbler~3

Chipping Sparrow~10

White-Throated Sparrow~4

Dark-Eyed Junco (slate-colored)~1

Northern Cardinal~14

Common Grackle~1

Purple Finch~10

House Finch~6

American Goldfinch~30

Eastern Bluebird~1

Eastern Towhee~1

American Crow~15

I looking forward to more Results!

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mcdreaming replied on 02-15-2010 11:34 PM

Here's my list:

Mourning Dove 18
Red-bellied Woodpecker 2
Downy Woodpecker 2
Northern Flicker 1
Blue Jay 9
Black-capped Chickadee 3
Tufted Titmouse 2
White-breasted Nuthatch 1
Carolina Wren 2
American Robin 16
European Starling 2
Song Sparrow 3
White-throated Sparrow 19
Dark-eyed Junco 16
Northern Cardinal 9
American Goldfinch 8
House Finch 1
House Sparrow 2

I never have that many robins, cardinals, white throated sparrow or juncos at one time before.  I think I've had more because of all the snow.

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oldguybirdwatcher replied on 02-16-2010 11:46 AM

Hi All, I did counts in two places; my backyard and the Felts Preserve in Palmetto. My backyard did not have anything really unusual except 16 Amer. Robins that flew over during my count; the rest were the usual for here. This was done Mon., 2/15. I had  20 Species and a total of 100 birds. The largest number of a single species was 30 Fish Crows.

On Felts Preserve, 32 species with a total number of 48 birds; counted Sun., 2/14. The most unusual(for here) was a group of 6 Chipping Sparrows which have never been recorded at Felts in the past 5 years. The "best" bird for me was a female Orange-crowned Warbler because this is a new bird for my Life list.  Other highlights were 7 Indigo Buntings (M&F), Painted Bunting(1 M& 2F), 3-Purple Martin(Scouts checking out the Martin Houses), a stunning Yellow-throated Warbler, a Yellow-throated Vireo, a House Wren, a Great Crested Flycatcher and the resident pair of Wood ducks.  

Obi-Wan

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birdingbloomer replied on 02-16-2010 12:42 PM

Hi All,

Sadly, I haven't been home much to participate in this activity.

However, I'm glad you all did.  It has been interesting to read all your bird counts.:)

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hilltoptulip replied on 02-16-2010 4:17 PM

Congratulations on the photo! Thank goodness I had snow on the ground and cold temps, cause I had alot more birds then I thought I would have.

Northern Flickers, Red winged Blackbird,Cardinals, Red tailed Hawk,Titmouse, mainly Juncos, starlings, and one of the days I actually had a woodpecker

I was very happy with how many I had considering I live in such an open area.

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Paleface replied on 02-16-2010 6:12 PM

Bob,  I found 3 of your pictures in the Gallery.  They all are great.  The Song Sparrow was my favorite.  Now what was in that Brown Pelican's eating? 

Kim,  That is a great list!  The snow here helped to increase my numbers also.

Dee,  I knew you would have an outstanding Count!  Congrats on the addition to your Life List.  Gee.....I almost want to move to FL.  Y'all really do have wonderful birds.

Hi Tina!  It's good to see you post.  Maybe next year you will be able to participate in the Count. 

hilltop,  Thanks!  You had some really cool birds.  I am very jealous of the Flicker! 

Like a kid I printed out the certificate and bought a frame. 

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nehunter88 replied on 02-16-2010 7:47 PM

Well, I sent pictures and today I was told they would confirm my Spotted Towhees and Rusty Blackbirds. I looked at previous years and this would be the first confirmed Rusty Blackbirds in Nebraska since 2006.