Unusual Sighting

[margdean56]

My unusual bird sighting of the day was a flicker -- and no, it wasn't Twisted Bill, though I spotted him yesterday (which meant that he went into the Great Backyard Bird Count, although not by name).  This one was a female, and she was a yellow-shafted flicker.  No mistake -- she had a red patch on the back of her head, no "mustache mark" (

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[princejvstin]

Interesting...So do you consider yourself proficient in bird identification?

[margdean56]

Oh yes, I've been an active birder for at least half my life, and I've known the principles for longer than that. My dad used to take me out birding when I was five!

Of course, in Santa Fe I'm learning new birds, and haven't nailed very many of their songs yet. Back in Maryland I was getting pretty good, but here it's pretty much back to Square One -- and there won't be a lot of singing done till spring.

[princejvstin]

I never knew this about you. I am in awe of your bird-knowledge skills! :)

[margdean56]

Well, it doesn't usually come up in RPGs. :D It's my hobby that keeps me connected with the world around me.

[princejvstin]

:chuckles:

Sort of like my photography.