Where Are You Birding This Third Weekend of September 2009?

By Mike • September 17, 2009 • 9 comments

Temperatures may have dipped in your area but believe it or not, this weekend is technically the last of summer, at least in my hemisphere. Whether you’re slipping into autumn or spring, it behooves you to make the most of a weekend that will only be as wonderful as you want it to be. What will you be doing this weekend? Will you, perchance, be watching birds? Please share your plans in the comments below.

The Midwest Birding Symposium takes place in Lakeside, OH this weekend. While I have little idea what birds to expect, I know I’ll be seeing a lot of rare birders. Time to start a new life list? It’s probably not too late to register if you want to drop in. Corey will be staying close to home as he’s desperate to become the top eBirder in Queens. Consequently, he’ll be combing local hotspots like Alley Pond Park, Forest Park, and Kissena Park for migrants. Charlie has moths on his mind and will be looking for leps at his estate, Great Chalfield.

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!

It’s been a while since we’ve had one of Corey’s magnificent Kazakhstan sky photos, so here’s a beauty…

Birders lugging scopes across the steppes

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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.

9 Responses to “Where Are You Birding This Third Weekend of September 2009?”

Nate Sep 17th, 2009 at 3:58 pm
It’s the weekend of the Chatham Country Fall Bird Count. I’ve got a choice spot overlooking Jordan Lake this year. Hopefully I’ll pick up some migrating warblers making the jump across the water.
James Sep 17th, 2009 at 4:03 pm
I love your photo. I’ve never tried it, but birding seems like lots of fun I imagine proper lenses would be very expensive.
J Bar Sep 17th, 2009 at 7:42 pm
great scenery
Sydney – City and Suburbs
Eileen Sep 17th, 2009 at 9:04 pm
Beautiful scenery and sky.
Dimple Sep 17th, 2009 at 11:07 pm
Wonderful shot! I’ve never seen that part of the world except through photos. This one certainly shows a lot.
I watch the birds in my yard- I live in the country, and we have lots of little birds and a flock of wild turkeys that hang around. But the hummers are gone for the season.
Jochen Sep 18th, 2009 at 6:22 am
Usual place but hopefully some unusual birds: fields south of Leimen/Heidelberg.
Robert Mortensen Sep 18th, 2009 at 6:45 pm
Idaho Bird Observatory! If you are ever in Idaho during late summer or fall, you’ve got visit this place! Amazing!
Susan Humeston Sep 18th, 2009 at 10:34 pm
I’m in South Florida on the east coast – eagerly watching for migrating birds.
Drew Sep 19th, 2009 at 10:15 pm
Sydney, Australia. Nothing formal, just taking the Stoke binocs along on a business trip. Actually happened upon your website/blog for the first time whilst googling about birding in Sydney (finding the bonzo birding entry). Like you, have been doing the Botanical gardens each morning. Also saw a superb wren and a laughing kookaburra while out on a wine tour in the Hunter Valley. Next time I come back, which I hope I do, will have to try to work in a dedicated birding outing.