Where Are You Birding This First Weekend of October 2009?

By Mike • October 1, 2009 • 9 comments

Feel the chill in the air? See those leaves changing? These are signs of autumnal onset in the Northern Hemisphere. If you live in the United States, you’ve probably noticed a more reliable indicator: an insidious aggregation of Halloween candy and costumes in every single retail store. Scary! What will you be doing on this first weekend of October? Will you be birding? Share your plans in the comments below.

Charlie and I will both be too busy with various projects and responsibilities to spare birds more than a passing glance. Such a state of affairs is sad indeed from a birding perspective but fortunately Corey will be picking up the slack. He’s got a car this weekend and he’s raring to use it to chase down any rarity in his radius. Let him know if you spot anything special on the eastern seaboard!

Whatever your plans this weekend, make time to enjoy SkyWatch Friday. Also be sure to come back Monday to share your best bird of the weekend!

Keep your eyes to the skies for migrating shorebirds like these Wilson’s Snipe out of Ottawa NWR in Ohio

Whatever your plans this weekend, make time to enjoy SkyWatch Friday. Also be sure to come back Monday to share your best bird of the weekend!

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Mike

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.

9 Responses to “Where Are You Birding This First Weekend of October 2009?”

Rick Wright Oct 1st, 2009 at 3:30 pm
Veracruz. Should be a big time!
Kristen Oct 1st, 2009 at 3:52 pm
Raleigh – I’m just going to look at whatever birds I can find here! I’m new to birding, so I’m just going out to take some photos and see what’s here.
Michelle @ One Crafty Mama Oct 1st, 2009 at 5:47 pm
Those two look like they are having fun!
Jessica Oct 1st, 2009 at 6:15 pm
Hopefully heading over to Hawk Mountain.
LaVoice Oct 1st, 2009 at 8:15 pm
I am not into birding, but I truly enjoy seeing what you have to offer. Ver nice shot of the birds.
Eileen Oct 1st, 2009 at 8:39 pm
Cool shot of the Snipes. I would love to see any kind of Snipe.
cindyzlogic Oct 2nd, 2009 at 1:22 am
The weather is great here. I would love to do some local birding here in SC Kansas.
Andy Gibb Oct 2nd, 2009 at 1:09 pm
First few days of the month, so local birding for me – Arrow Valley Park, the only decent bit of Redditch.
Nate Oct 2nd, 2009 at 5:32 pm
The local patch again with the kid. It’s Beerfest weekend, which usually means the start of sparrows round these parts.