Yeah baby, ready to rock and roll!
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I've finally rounded up a full set of 91 regional reviewers to help review the unusal bird sightings reported during the GBBC this weekend. We're ready to roll!
If you see something unusual during the count, the computer will ask you to confirm that you really meant to report that species. Then before the report can be added to the count totals, a reviewer will have to take a look at it first. If there is any question about your sighting, the reviewer will email you for more details. This helps us keep the data as free from errors as possible.
So don't get miffed if the computer eats your best bird sighting. It just means a someone in your area is going to have to take a look at it. And since the reviewers are all volunteering their time to do this, please be patient with them. They'll get to your sighting eventually!
unusual sightings
Disappointed that it takes so long to hear back. Believe me I would gladly send most of my mourning doves else where. Other sightings rarer so not surprised at the skepticism.
Wrens & chipping sparrows
This is the first time I have ever seen a chipping sparrow at this time of year. They nest in the mugo pines spring/summer. I have had wrens during the winter before. This one has been a regular vistor all winter, right in the middle of all the juncos. Trying to get a photo of it!
yellow headed blackbird
There was no box on the survey for my unusual siting of a yellow-headed blackbird in a flock of redwings at a seed feeder in my rural yard. I'm in Orange County Florida. It was unmistakable, the bright yellow head, the distinct white wing patches and its strange sound.