Bird names for birds. Cool concept. The article includes many good reasons. We
will have to learn some new names for old birds. I look forward to this.
In many cases, the person who first described a species for science decided to
name it after someone who had nothing to do with the bird,
Looks like it’s was photographed this morning, 03 Nov. photos were posted to the Chemung Valley Birdwatchers Facebook group. https://www.facebook.com/groups/ChemungValleyBirdwatchers/permalink/3750932545232183/?mibextid=S66gvFWritten in haste on a tiny keypad.On Nov 3, 2023, at 12:00 PM, Dave
There are eBird reports of the Limpkin in Elmira continuing on October 31st,
when it was on the ballfields and road within Pirozzolo Park, and on November
1st when it was also photographed in the open. There are no eBird reports as
yet that I have seen for yesterday (November 2nd) or today.
