This post originated from an RSS feed registered with Java Buzz
by Elliotte Rusty Harold.
Original Post: Starting My Illinois List
Feed Title: Mokka mit Schlag
Feed URL: http://www.elharo.com/blog/feed/atom/?
Feed Description: Ranting and Raving
Last night after the conference was over for the day, I went for a stroll along Lake Michigan from north of Soldier field to the 31st Street beach. It was not an especially birdy location, too little habitat, too many boats, cars, and lawns. It’s supposed to be better in winter and migration. Still I got 14 species, all new for me in the state:
Canada Goose
Mallard
American Kestrel
Ring-billed Gull
Rock Pigeon
Chimney Swift
American Crow
Tree Swallow
Barn Swallow
European Starling
Cedar Waxwing
Common Grackle
American Goldfinch
House Sparrow
Saturday I’m going to try to do a little more serious birding. They’re a couple of potential life birds not too far away including Henslow’s Sparrow and Yellow-headed Blackbird.
Previous Topic
