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  1. hookem2010

    Garden / Yard List 2024

    I continue to avoid my mess of a yard as I focus on the nearby parks around it, but I have added a couple new birds to the yard list 63) Brown-headed cowbird- a female provided identifiable views without bins as I was working on a housing project on the patio. They certainly fly over my house...
  2. hookem2010

    Garden / Yard List 2024

    While sanding cabinets on the back patio today, I was rewarded with all-time yard bird #63 in sandhill crane! A flock of about 60 got my attention with their calls while making their way north. I guess it was a good thing my electric panel was getting worked on and I couldn't use the power...
  3. hookem2010

    Garden / Yard List 2024

    As I continue to avoid my yard and opt for walks to the neighborhood park, I added loggerhead shrike for park bird #131. Locally common in my area, but typically in ag fields or larger parks with more substantial grassy areas, so a pleasant surprise. I also saw a pair of Cooper's hawks...
  4. hookem2010

    Garden / Yard List 2024

    Always good luck when I post on here. I pulled into my driveway this morning and was greeted by an adult sharp-shinned hawk perched in my backyard. Somewhat uncommon in my area, but always an ID challenge with Cooper's hawk for me unless I get great looks, as I did today. #62 all-time for the yard!
  5. hookem2010

    Garden / Yard List 2024

    One day when I get my act together and get my yard cleaned up, I'll spend more (any) time birding out there. In the meantime, I've focused on a 2-mile radius patch encircling my house, including several parks I patrol for work, with recent additions of eastern screech owl and American...
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