Where Are You Birding this Third Weekend of April 2009?

By Mike • April 16, 2009 • 11 comments

April is on the wane and it seems like everyone is rushing to somewhere better, or at least warmer. Human beings are far from the only beings on the move. Every day, more birds and butterflies turn up in my neckof the woods. What’s happening in yours? More important, where are you headed this weekend and will you be watching birds? Share your plans in the comments below!

The 10,000 Birds team will be in its usual state of flux. I’m headed down to Potter County, PA to enjoy some fine feeder birds. Corey will no doubt be scouring NYC for early migrants. And Charlie, lucky Charlie is en route to Panama for an epic week of birding at the legendary Canopy Tower!

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

If you keep your eyes to the skies, you may see something spectacular like these Elegant Euphonias Corey spotted in (where else?) Honduras!

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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.

11 Responses to “Where Are You Birding this Third Weekend of April 2009?”

Klaus Apr 16th, 2009 at 3:25 pm
Nice shots! When will you be coming my way?
I definitely will be out – Lake Woodruff maybe?
Cheers, Klaus!
babooshka Apr 16th, 2009 at 6:42 pm
I wish I could see birds as spectacular here. Beautiful captures.
Arija Apr 16th, 2009 at 8:23 pm
I love the little fellow with his blue cap against the pale clouds.
kden Apr 16th, 2009 at 10:09 pm
I agree, I wish I could see birds as beautiful as that. We’ve got sparrows, and lots of them
cara Apr 16th, 2009 at 11:50 pm
What beautiful little birds! Really nicely photographed too.
Liza Lee Miller Apr 17th, 2009 at 10:39 am
My plan is to clean and refill my feeders (emptied over our vaction) so that I can enjoy birding from my kitchen window!
Erin Apr 17th, 2009 at 11:04 am
i love that second bird…beautiful colors…
Alberto Lopez Apr 17th, 2009 at 11:12 am
Babooshka & kden,
If you want to have a chance to see a Euphonia don’t miss Puerto Rico Month, the prize of the competition is a chance to go birding in Puerto Rico for free! A very similar species is common in various localities of Puerto Rico. See this link:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/puertoricanwildlifephotography/3383674037/in/set-72157602455721111/
As for me, Im going hummingbird hunting hopefully, to Carite National Forest over here in Puerto Rico.
Rick Wright Apr 17th, 2009 at 8:46 pm
Headed for Madera Canyon–because everybody else is going to Huachuca C to look for the Sinaloa Wren!
Helen Apr 18th, 2009 at 10:52 am
Work’s trapping me inside all day Saturday, but Sunday will find me down at Jamaica Bay pulling weeds and clearing trash with the NYC Aud. folks. (11am -3pm if you’re looking for an excuse to get out.)
Will take the bincos of course, and ponder hanging around to see if the Woodcocks display…
Mid week birding in Central Park got me the rock star Yellow Throated that’s been hanging out by the toy boat pond. NIce to get a lifer in April.
The Explorer Apr 18th, 2009 at 9:50 pm
The second photo is brilliant