As my my undergrad ornithologist professor used to teach…”Birds have wings. So, all bets are off. They can go anywhere they want. Always be watching for that rarity!”
Brian Carrigan
Blackfoot
Re: Code for Virginia
That website is birdpop.org
I haven’t found the acronyms on there yet. Do I need to subscribe first?
Re: Rufous Hummingbirds
Mayhew’s First Law, minimum predictability.
Re: Rufous Hummingbirds
I had a male rufous hummer in my yard in Caldwell last evening- hitting salvia blooms. And it does seem really early for southbound migration. But like Brian said- exciting to witness!
Re: Dowo
That’s funny that you made that association with no go!
Rufous Hummingbirds
Yesterday, thought that I’d seen a bright rufous-colored backside of a hummingbird at the feeder. But, it was just a brief moment & so wasn’t certain. This AM, there’s no doubt, I have male Rufous Hummingbirds hitting the feeder. And, being aggressive Rufous, keeping my resident Black-chinneds away. Have seen at least 2 diff’t Rufous males, one more of a green-backed.
I know they’re spring/summer residents at area higher elevations, but have not been at our Snake River Riparian elevation. And, July seems early for southward migration. Usually, don’t start appearing at our place until 2nd WK of August.
No matter the cause, exciting to witness!
Brian Carrigan
Blackfoot
Code for Virginia
Theirs a site with all abbreviations BIRD POP.ORG I NEED A PHOTO OF “NOGO” ALSO
Re: Dowo
I found out theirs a site bird pop.org which shows all abbr. Good luck. for peggy
Re: Dowo
Peggy, I agree but they are also ironically descriptive of my experiences at times.
Like the Northern Goshawk: no go Makes me laugh, but I’m sure I’ll get a photo at some point.
Virginia
Re: Dowo
I struggle with bird acronyms too. I can write them but I can’t decipher them!