A new month starts today — delighted to see that so many more birders joined the ebird “Yard Lists” last month (go to explore and bottom center in case you haven’t found it.). As Hugh and Urling have always said, the best way to become a better birder is to take a small area and learn it really thoroughly. I find that just birding in my yard for the last 2 months has really made me a better birder and increased my interest in more than just ticking them off. (And when a rarity shows up it’s even more exciting!) But for those of you who really like a bit of challenge and friendly competition — the Yard Lists satisfies that as well.
Of course you have to follow the rules! You can only count birds you see or hear while in your yard. That means that lists from a mile long public trail near your house don’t count! Those can be submitted under the “Patch” category. And if you feel your yard is too small? The sky is huge and all fair game — you’ll be surprised how many fly-overs you’ll see if you’re looking. See you all on the Yard Lists. Mary Kay Waddington -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/CAA-Db7ca%2B%2B8eDR83T5vVAPR%3DP_8pd0bSOiYjuZ8jHh5CAt4d9g%40mail.gmail.com.
