Saw 2 Snow Buntings yesterday while snowshoeing backcountry out of Stanley. Besides 2 others seen a couple wks ago over by Driggs, only ones I’ve seen this winter. Even Horned Lark flocks seem to be rare this winter. Not worth specifics to try to relocate, just keep eyes peeled when along snow-covered, open expanses. There are a few out there.
Also, still have several Common Redpolls coming into thistle feeder at home. Along with a curious, bull moose, who seems to like our front pasture & adjoining cottonwoods.
Thanks for letting us see some photos! I especially like the very visible rufous legs of the Ferruginous Hawk. I always appreciate raptor photos of all species. The Mountain Chickadee is great to peek at also.
Asking everyone to share this on social media or wherever deemed appropriate as a cautionary to wildlife photographers in regards to sensitive species.
This is my first post on this group, but thank you for the congratulations about the GEAS bird challenge.
The photo category was based on most species photographed, not quality of the shots. Many of the pictures I took were enough to capture a species identification, but they were not necessarily worthy of National Geographic. However, I did manage to get a few good photos during this month. Hope you enjoy a few of them:
I met a few birders at Borah Park as they were looking for the Golden-crowned Sparrow so I feel invested in the challenge even though I didn’t participate. Who were the top 10? …and congrats to the winners. Lots of effort by many. Wonderful contest.
Congratulations to all the winners! You are true winners in so many ways. Your spirit of cooperation and friendship is is an example for all competitors.
And congratulation to Jim for getting out there. Who better to compete with than your awesome self.
And, a big thank you, once again, to Dondi for adding some fun to January.
Patti
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