Re: New Years Day Birding Contest

["John Morgan" <jmorgan480 at comcast dot net>]

It must be the day for Cooper's Hawks! My first birds were a combo of House 
Finches, American Goldfinches, European Starlings all at my feeders while I 
was feeding on the other side of the window (breakfast). Then the Cooper's 
flew in to a nearby tree and they all vacated quicky. My Starlings 
apparently aren't as brave.
John
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Robin Tuck" <robin@utahnature.com>
To: <birdtalk@utahbirds.org>
Sent: Saturday, January 01, 2005 9:34 AM
Subject: New Years Day Birding Contest


> Well, not a contest really, but several birders I know like to note the
> first bird they see in the new year, and compare it with the first bird 
> they
> saw in prior years.
>
> So, today, let's share what bird was our 'first bird' of 2005.
>
> Quite by accident, this morning I looked up as I was shoveling my 
> driveway,
> and saw a Cooper's Hawk cruise into a neighbors tree, with a small flock 
> of
> European Starlings close behind mobbing him (her).  I have to say, this is
> the best 'first bird' I have ever seen.
>
> How about you?  What was your 'first bird' of 2005?
>
> Robin Tuck

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