It's that time of year again. Time to start the new
Greetings to all!
It's that time of year again. Time to start the new year with a brand new year list and what better way then trying your hand at 100 species for the month of January.
Last year was another great January, but once back to school and work...as usual...things slowed way down. I know lots of folks made it to 100 in 2013 and I did pretty well. Many folks made it into the 120's, 130's and even 140's last year! Ryan Steiner's record of 138 species, which stood for several years, was finally shattered in 2013 by Dan Gesualdo who saw an incredible 151 species! The Ohio Birds listserv and the various Facebook pages (Birding Ohio, Ohio Rare Bird Alert, Lake Erie Birding, Listing Birds: Ohio, etc.) are making things really great for getting the word out about birds all over the state. I always remember how a good friend once said how a little friendly competition during the cold, dark months of winter helps to keep us all energized and in-touch with our friends...passing along lots of helpful information. This is also a great way to scour the country-side (new areas and old) in search of rarities and unusual winter
records which adds great info for publications like the Ohio Cardinal, the Bobolink, the Cleveland Bird Calendar and others.
As for me...this is about year 17 or 18 participating in this bit of organized insanity...I believe...and I'll be heading out with three of my good friends for FIVE FULL DAYS of hard-core birding in the morning, all over the state, before heading back work. Some people vacation in Florida or the Bahamas. I vacation in Ohio...in January! :)
So...for whatever reason you may try your hand at 100 Ohio birds, in the month of January, just remember to be safe and have a great deal of fun in the process. Good luck to any first-timers and to all of you who have tried before...I know that you can do much better this year!
I'll keep everyone posted with up-to-the-minute photos, etc. if we find anything good and try to keep information on unusual rarities going as best as I can. Keep an eye on the list-serve for sightings and don't forget to check your local hotlines! You never know what you might find!
Let's all canvas the state...new areas and old...and see what kind of awesome birds we can find! Hoping to meet up with lots of new...and old friends this month!
Have a safe and happy new year of birding, everyone!
Good birding,
Jason
Jason S. Larson
Director - Richland County Park District/Gorman Nature Center/B&O Bike Trail
Curator - Muskingum University Herbarium (MUS)
2295 Lexington Avenue
Mansfield, Ohio 44907
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