Camera Critters - Great Backyard Bird Count

I'm curious to know how many of you, my blogging friends, participated in the Great Backyard Bird Count last weekend. It was my first time, and while I didn't have huge numbers to submit, I still enjoyed myself.

The first day, my efforts were spoiled by the neighbor cat. The weather wasn't the prettiest on Saturday either. But I did have good counting sessions on Sunday and Monday. In all I counted 16 different species over the four days.

I was pleased to see one of my favorites, the red-bellied woodpecker, as well as a pair of white-breasted nuthatches that weekend. They visit the feeders, but not daily, and I wondered if they would come and be counted.

red-bellied woodpecker photo by Adrienne in Ohio

There are lots of other great photos of animals over at Camera Critters.

Comments

DeniseinVA said…
I didn't participate but have enjoyed hearing about it. I am a novice 'birder' and hopefully if they have it next year I will know enough to join in. In the meantime I am still having fun learning. This is a beautiful photo and thanks for stopping by my CC post. Much appreciated.
February 21, 2009 at 10:02 AM
i beati said…
I can't wait to see all your other birds- lovely photo Sandy
February 21, 2009 at 10:17 AM
T said…
Beautiful Photo.
February 21, 2009 at 10:47 AM
Bruce said…
sorry about the cat thing...we cats just can't control ourselves around cute little birdies:)
February 21, 2009 at 10:51 AM
??? said…
The red feathers are so brilliant, love the photo. I usually participate in the German equivalent, Hour of the Garden Birds, but it's not until April or May. It's always fun.
February 21, 2009 at 11:06 AM
Carla said…
What a great way to journal your bird watching! Love this one-great shot:)
February 21, 2009 at 11:20 AM
Rose said…
He is quite handsome...I didn't participate in the count. I wouldn't get but maybe 8 or 10 here. When it gets warmer I want to use my husbands hunting blind and set up outside by the feeder to see what kind of pictures I can capture.
February 21, 2009 at 11:38 AM
Carolina said…
Great capture! What a beautiful bird.
February 21, 2009 at 11:45 AM
Snap said…
Good for you for participating in the back yard bird count. I love the woodpecker. Thank you!
February 21, 2009 at 11:55 AM
Yogi♪♪♪ said…
Great picture of a woodpecker.

We didn't participate, maybe next time.

I'm thinking of learning more about birds. It would be a great companion to the geocaching I do out in the woods. We generally see lots of birds during our outings.
February 21, 2009 at 12:22 PM
This Is My Blog - fishing guy said…
Adrienne: What a great bird count for 4 days and it was a neat woodpecker capture.
February 21, 2009 at 1:35 PM
Misty DawnS said…
That's a fantastic photo, my friend! The colors and detail are spectacular!

I don't know about the Backyard Bird Count... guess I'm going to have to try to find out some info...
February 21, 2009 at 5:02 PM
Anonymous said…
This is a wonderful picture of a red-bellied.
February 21, 2009 at 5:06 PM
Tink *~*~* said…
That woodpecker photo rocks! I did not participate in the Backyard Bird Count- don't think I would have had much to report beyond an anhinga or two.

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February 21, 2009 at 5:08 PM
Susan Demeter said…
What an amazing photo! I did not participate in the Backyard Bird Count as this is the first I've heard of it. I'll have to check it out :)


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February 21, 2009 at 5:30 PM
EG CameraGirl said…
Beautiful woodpecker shot. I didn't participate in the Backyard Bird Count. Sounds interesting though.
February 21, 2009 at 6:19 PM
Rhea said…
great photo! I didn't know about the backyard bird count. Sounds like fun.
February 21, 2009 at 6:50 PM
Dianne said…
what an incredible shot!! so close and clear
February 21, 2009 at 7:39 PM
ivars krafts said…
After you visited my blog, I had to check out yours. Your photos are really good and I love the writing in your blog -- you have great talent!. Thank you for sharing it with us.
February 21, 2009 at 8:35 PM
Carletta said…
What a great shot!
I wanted to participate but I need to learn the names of my birds first. :)
February 21, 2009 at 9:41 PM
Swarna said…
I loved that shot. Thanks for sharing that very clear image.
February 22, 2009 at 4:57 AM
Unknown said…
So beautiful. There was another post of a red bellied woodpecker today. I love the striking orange/red tones even within the eyes. Thanks for the great capture!

Norwood & Debi
February 22, 2009 at 7:34 AM
angie {the arthur clan} said…
Your photo is gorgeous Adrienne! Wowza.

I'm not a birdwatcher and didn't participate in the count. You are making me want to become a birdwatcher though!
February 22, 2009 at 4:08 PM
Jane Hards Photography said…
I adore woodpeckers but we have none on the island. Beautiful catch.
February 22, 2009 at 4:17 PM
??? said…
Thanks for stopping by my blog. You asked about the whip spider: I saw a picture of one in a book and thought that it was the most alien looking creature I had ever seen. I bought him and another one at a herp expo because I have a thing for weird pets ;)
February 23, 2009 at 12:02 PM
Manz said…
You take some great images. I find birds are so hard to photograph... so congrats on this image.

This Aussie didn't even know about the backyard bird count. I imagine it was just for US residents anyway??? I'd be able to count a number of birds in my backyard.

One thing that I never understand... why they continue to fly at the windows. You'd think that once they had one hit to the head, they would know not to do that anymore. The cats love to watch them from inside - they even duck as it somehow the bird will come through the glass ;)
February 26, 2009 at 12:30 AM
Adrienne Zwart said…
Hi, Manz. Always good of you to stop by. :) The GBBC is, indeed, for the US, but Australia may have an equivalent. Ours is co-sponsored by Cornell University and the Audubon Society.

As far as them flying into the window, they continue to do it because it reflects and appears to be the sky or open yard. You can put up a clingy silhouette that looks like a bird of prey to discourage that. Of course, if the birds are flying into the window near a feeder, the clingy would discourage them from feeding, too. You should probably just move the feeder a bit further away.
February 26, 2009 at 7:43 AM
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