Where Are You Birding This Last Weekend of August 2010?

By Mike • August 26, 2010 • 17 comments

Don’t tell me that September is almost here. Pretty soon, winter will be on our doorsteps (at least those of us north of the Equator.) On the bright side, birds are coming back! How will you spend this final weekend of August and will you be birding? Share your plans in the comments below.

I dearly hope to get out and see something other than yard birds, not that there’s anything wrong with yard birds. Corey hopes to finally get into a boat for a pelagic trip this weekend; sixth time is the charm right? While Corey is hoping for low waves and clear skies, Charlie aspires to another look at his first Great Chalfield Little Egret, spotted from his bedroom window yesterday.

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!

Enjoy all of Corey’s amazing images of birds against a dawn sky

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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.

17 Responses to “Where Are You Birding This Last Weekend of August 2010?”

Duncan Wright Aug 26th, 2010 at 12:51 pm
I’m going to try the heath moors of Wales. Trying for the last of the summer migrants and the grouse. Maybe I’ll get lucky and stumble on a Chough as well.
Idaho_Birder Aug 26th, 2010 at 1:39 pm
On my way up with family and friends to Round Valley, north of McCall, Idaho on my quest to see my first Pileated Woodpecker. I’ll also have a good chance as seeing other lifers, like Black-backed Woodpecker and Williamson’s Sapsucker. Other awesome birds in that area include Great Gray Owl and other pine forest owls.
Sylvia Kirkwood Aug 26th, 2010 at 2:44 pm
Gorgeous capture! And what glorious skies and colors! Happy SWF! Hope you have a terrific weekend!
Sylvia
Tricia Aug 26th, 2010 at 2:44 pm
THAT’S a big sky! WoW!
Happy SWF! Enjoy your weekend!
Charlie Aug 26th, 2010 at 2:45 pm
Duncan: If you come all the way over here, go to Wales, and don’t at least email me I’ll – er, wave a fist at your plane as you fly home!
Charlie Aug 26th, 2010 at 2:45 pm
Nice shot, Mr Finger, nice shot!
Kay Davies Aug 26th, 2010 at 3:01 pm
Beautiful expanse of sky.
Arija Aug 26th, 2010 at 3:48 pm
Wonderful colours in your sky. A great diversity of layers.
Laura Hegfield Aug 26th, 2010 at 6:04 pm
Amazing sky!!!
KB Aug 26th, 2010 at 6:15 pm
Wow, the sky has a little bit of everything.
Happy weekend.
My Skywatch is here.
toby Aug 26th, 2010 at 8:00 pm
That’s really spectacular – it looks like a painting!
J Bar Aug 26th, 2010 at 9:55 pm
Wonderful shot.
Eaglesbrother Aug 27th, 2010 at 12:16 am
Beautiful Sky Watch post…beauty all around
Jenny Aug 27th, 2010 at 12:18 am
I do my birding in my back yard … kites wheel in the sky, occasionally a crane flies over the pool, or a “V” of Canadians glide along, so close they’re like flung jewels … and then there are the family of cardinals that flit in and out of the pines and sit on the fence, all aglow. Happy Friday and happy skywatching!
Connie T. Aug 27th, 2010 at 1:41 am
The colors in the sky are so nice. Nature comes up with beautiful skies.
Bram Aug 27th, 2010 at 2:01 am
Beautiful Sky Watch photo
Have a nice weekend,
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Pat ODonnell Aug 27th, 2010 at 1:48 pm
Awesome sky photo.
@Idaho birder- good luck with the PIWO, lots of other great species there too! Must be beautiful country.
I think I will be stuck in the house but if Im lucky I will make it to Quebrada Gonzalez- my favorite rain forest in Costa Rica.