Where Are You Birding This Last Weekend of June 2008?
By Mike • June 27, 2008 • 14 commentsSummer is well and truly upon us, isn’t it? School’s out, heat’s on, and there’s a whole lot going on up above us. Too bad I’ll be moving this weekend and thus unable to appreciate what promises to be a lovely weekend. Corey and Charlie will probably be enjoying themselves, but since those bums aren’t helping me move, I can’t get too excited about their plans! You however, my dear reader, are someone through whom I might vicariously enjoy avian-oriented adventure. So where are you going birding this weekend? Comment below on the excitement you have planned!
If you’re anywhere north of say, the Tropic of Capricorn, you may find yourself close to a coast this weekend. If you are so fortunate, keep an eye out for shorebirds. One of the easiest shorebirds to identify in flight is the Willet, as featured below. Of course, while mentally steeling yourself to scan the skies for shorebirds and whatnot this weekend, you should be sure to indulge in Sky Watch Friday!
To make sure you recognize Willets in flight, check out Charlie’s awesome ID post
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Unfortunately I won’t be anywhere near the coast, so I’ll just have to make do with your picture. They’re really pretty birds.
Happy Sky Watch Friday to you, Mike — and that’s a terrific photo for it!
My knowledge of birds is pathetically limited, but I don’t think I’ve seen any Willets out here on the west coast — I think I would have noticed such a strikingly beautiful bird. I’ll have to read up on them.
Looks like I’ll be at the beach on Saturday, and who knows where on Sunday…so I should see some Willets. Even if I don’t, it’s better than lugging boxes!
I’m back …
Oh no, cried blog world … he’s back!
But guess what, I’m glad I decided to make a comeback.
If I didn´t rejoin SWF I would never have the chance to see this great photo!
I don’t think I’ll get any birding in this weekend. Too much going on. So, as usual, I’ll be birding my own feeders. Chickadee, nuthatch, jay, junco, towhee, yup. They’re all here!
I’ll be enjoying Common Eiders and Black Guillemots in Maine this weekend. Rough life, eh?
I’ll be on a Brookline Bird Club (BBC) pelagic birding trip, departing Hyannis, MA and heading out to Hydragrpher’s Canyon and past the continental shelf, where we’ve had excellent luck in past years with a variety of shearwaters (including the Macronesian Shearwater last year!) storm-petrels, jaegers, and skua.
Just to let you know I have visited and seen your post. I thank you for joining in this week and being part of the Sky Watch community.
Tom :O)
Very beautiful shot:)
Petunia’s SWF
Absolutely amazing photo. I am always in awe of really good birds in flight pics. You couldn’t plan a nicer shot and since you can’t plan their movement it make the photo even more spectacular. Thank you for sharing.
Great SWF post!!
I am realling liking the sky shots with birds flying…really adds interest. This is a great one.
Lovely birds-in-flight photo! Wonderful sky watch. Thanks for sharing.
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