I love red-winged blackbirds, but I was hoping to see something else as well today (not Canada Geese and American Robins). I actually photographed an osprey fishing too, but damn, those birds are fast!

Shot today in Boulder, CO, USA

More pics on pixelfed!

https://pxlmo.com/i/web/post/710716844312163942

    • ⓝⓞ🅞🅝🅔@lemmy.ca
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      4 months ago

      Ha! I didn’t realize this was a thing! I just assumed I was the worst birder in existence. I’m so glad to feel a little less alone. 🤣

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        4 months ago

        It started out as trying to photograph new species that I didn’t find before (gotta catch 'em all).

        After a while I accepted some are less common to see, and I shifted to trying to get better photos or different positions of familiar birds to improve my skills.

        I think either approach works, whichever makes you happy with the hobby.

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      4 months ago

      Don’t get many of them in Australia! I mean, they definitely exist, but the majority are anything but brown!

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    4 months ago

    For me, it’s great egrets!

    Even when I went to another continent, it felt like they were following me! Everywhere I turned there was another great egret!

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    4 months ago

    I see those all over the place! I love them, no two red spots the same. I’ll occasionally see one mixed in with a group of pigeons, just chilling.

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      4 months ago

      I am half-joking because I know if I go to a different area I will spot other birds. But also I went to a place where there are (in theory) roughly 75 bird species inhabiting the space this month, and it’s clear that the vast majority of animals you see there are from the same species. You need to be consistent, persistent, and diligent to spot something “rare”. But that’s the joy of it, so it’s all good!