Steady north winds seemed to keep the birds hunkered down most of the day. I was outside off and on all morning, and listening to the OldBird 21c microphone when not outside or watching the windows. No new birds for the day, but did add 3 more to the photo big year list, including this White-breasted Nuthatch on my suet feeder.
This morning with Google Earth I was able to find that the hillside I’m watching with my spotting scope is 3.1 miles away. With my Kowa 883 scope I easily identified Canada Goose and Snow Goose flocks flying beyond and behind the hill today, as well as White-tailed Deer walking in the forest on the hill. So maybe someday, IF there are Wild Turkeys walking around up there, I’ll be able to see them from my yard!
27 species for the day, pretty quiet. Here are my eBird checklists from the morning and afternoon.
