Where Are You Birding This First Weekend of July 2009

By Mike • July 2, 2009 • 8 comments

This weekend, we’re celebrating Independence Day in the good old U.S. of A. The 4th of July means a lot of things to Americans, among them fireworks, parades, barbecues, and best of all, three days in a long summer weekend. While birding isn’t traditionally associated with this holiday, enterprising enthusiasts usually find a place to fit it in! So how are you spending the first weekend of July and will you be birding? Share your plans in the comments below!

I and my family are headed back down to Potter County, PA for equal parts work and relaxation. The birding was so enjoyable a couple of weeks ago that I can’t wait to get back. Charlie just moved house to a fancy estate. With hope, he’ll get a chance to wander the grounds and meet his avian neighbors. Corey, of course, will be birding up a storm… catch him if you can.

Whatever your plans this weekend, make time to enjoy SkyWatch Friday…

If you like this view from a van in Kazakhstan, Corey’s got nine more for you!

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Mike is a leading authority in the field of standardized test preparation, but what he really aspires to be is a naturalist. Besides founding 10,000 Birds and I and the Bird, Mike has also created a number of other entertaining sites and resources, particularly the Nature Blog Network.

8 Responses to “Where Are You Birding This First Weekend of July 2009”

Corey Jul 2nd, 2009 at 10:06 am

I’ll be chasing Mississippi Kites upstate tomorrow (it’s been awhile since I had a lifer in the ABA area) and on Sunday I’ll be somewhere around NYC.
sue f Jul 2nd, 2009 at 10:07 am

Rockport, Mass… starting our vacation week. Will include at least one pelagic trip - I hope.
Will Jul 2nd, 2009 at 10:28 am

I’ll be hopefully getting Corey on his life Mississippi Kites…
david Jul 2nd, 2009 at 12:02 pm

I’ll be chillin’ in Nairobi. I was just thinking last night that I’ve been out of the States on four of the last five 4th of Julys. Good birding, all!
Mike Jul 2nd, 2009 at 1:52 pm

Oh, I forgot about that Kite. Dang!

Sue, good luck getting out on the water. The alcids should look great this time of year if they’re around!

David, I haven’t forgotten about your current location, especially after that last mousebird et al post of yours.
Guy D Jul 2nd, 2009 at 2:58 pm

Beautiful shot Mike, love the countryside.

Have a great weekend
Guy
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Nate Jul 4th, 2009 at 8:36 am

I think I’ll take a walk in the Eno River SP in Durham. Can you believe I still haven’t seen a Louisiana Waterthrush this year? Dang baby…
Marnie Jul 9th, 2009 at 3:36 pm

A desolate but beautiful scene. I’m glad I visited and had a chance to see it.
Marnie

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