February 26 - March 3 (Dane County Big Year)

Things are picking up quite a bit! Need to keep up with all of the new birds coming in to stay up in the rankings.

Dane County Species: 73

Dane County Rank: 22

Monday, February 26, 2024

No birding.

Tuesday, February 27, 2024

No birding.

Wednesday, February 28, 2024

No birding.

Thursday, February 29, 2024

No birding.

Friday, March 1, 2024

Got to test out a new drone for work at Westport Prairie! First time using a drone, and it makes me want one even more than before.

Heard Pipits fly over while we were flying the drone. I had an internal battle of whether or not I would post it because it was so early to see one, and having to deal with a negative reviewer interaction of not believing me. I said screw it. I’m very certain of what I heard and saw, and being scared to post a positive sighting because I feel that I won’t be believed is BS. I spent a lot of time comparing sounds and checking sightings around the state. Everything is early this year!

New 2024 Dane birds - American Pipit, Eastern Bluebird, Turkey Vulture

Saturday, March 2, 2024

Temperatures: High: 59F, Low: 31F

Originally planning to go to the Feminist Bird Club (FBC) outing later in the day, but had a change of plans right before the outing.

Nemesis Bird - Red Crossbill. Nemesis bird no more! Thank you to the birder who found another location for Red Crossbills that isn’t that dang golf course!

New 2024 Dane birds - Red Crossbill, Northern Pintail, Snow Goose