Where Are You Birding This Third Weekend of November 2009?

By Mike • November 19, 2009 • 17 comments

American Thanksgiving is drawing nigh, which means that most of us in the States should embark on some aggressive pre-emptive aerobic action to burn those calories we’ll undoubtedly be consuming next Thursday. How will you be burning calories this weekend? Will you be birding? If so, be advised that lifting binoculars hardly qualified as weight training! In any case, please share your plans in the comments below.

Each member of the 10,000 Birds team will be staying close to home for different reasons. I wager I’ll be the only one watching American football!

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!

Sky meets the mountain in Jamaica’s Blue Mountains
(I’m still processing my photos from this trip so expect a few more striking sky shots from Jamaica!)

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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 Third Weekend of November 2009?”

Martha Z Nov 19th, 2009 at 1:21 pm

Since we are retired we bird midweek. We just returned from the Woodbridge Ecological reserve neer Stockton California. It was great fun watching the Sandhill Cranes out in the rice fields. There were also lots of tundra swans and other waterfowel.
Gwendolyn Nov 19th, 2009 at 3:45 pm

I am looking forward to more pictures from J. This is a beautiful capture of the mountain peak and the clouds as they join together. Thanks for sharing.
Jane Nov 19th, 2009 at 3:53 pm

Wonderful shot Mike, I have seen Jamaica a long time ago-its very beautiful. Thanks for sharing, have a great weekend:)
Nonizamboni Nov 19th, 2009 at 4:02 pm

Funny you should ask. . .I was just walking around Como Lake in St. Paul and Robins, Blue & Red Jays, Chickadees, Downy Woodpeckers, Sparrows with their cousins Mallards & Coots are all that are left. But they made me smile anyway.
As did this gorgeous photo of paradise!
EMoon Nov 19th, 2009 at 4:18 pm

Birding on the 80 acres (central Texas) to see if any of the other winter-resident species have shown up. Expect (hope is more like it) that guests will grab binoculars and come out on the land too.
Eric Nov 19th, 2009 at 5:43 pm

WOW, what a beautifull scenery, love the clouds meeting the mountains, great shot!!!

Happy SWF
J Bar Nov 19th, 2009 at 9:08 pm

An amazing scene.
Dimple Nov 19th, 2009 at 10:50 pm

Striking! Thanks for a great shot and another word to use when I respond!
I bird by looking out my window, where I have a few suet feeders. I enjoy the jays, chickadees, juncos, and nuthatches that come.
Arija Nov 19th, 2009 at 11:10 pm

So very beautifu. Look forward to more.
Larry D Nov 19th, 2009 at 11:39 pm

Incredible place, great photo!
Debra Nov 20th, 2009 at 1:20 am

The sky and mountains are beautiful in Jaimaca! Very nice shot!
BK Nov 20th, 2009 at 2:52 am

What a magnificent view!
Tammie Nov 20th, 2009 at 3:29 am

wow, so lovely.
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MaryRose Nov 20th, 2009 at 8:53 pm

Having only recently returned from Singapore, I’ll be walking through Golden Gate Park to see who’s shown up in the past month.
Lawstude Nov 22nd, 2009 at 12:43 am

that was truly a lovely shot. thanks for sharing.
Vicky Nov 23rd, 2009 at 12:54 pm

Great capture, The clouds are covering with mystery the top of the mountain. Thanks for sharing
Rick Wright Nov 23rd, 2009 at 4:23 pm

Imuris, Sonora, on Thursday, then the Willcox Playa, Arizona, on Saturday. And probably something local here in Tucson on Friday. Love this time of year!