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Birders

Dave in VA

(2,182 posts) Fri Jan 20, 2023, 08:21 AM Jan 2023

The Great Backyard Bird Count 2023 - Reminder #2

Just a reminder to put the dates Feb 17-20 on your calendar.

Checkout the link below for more information:

https://www.birdcount.org

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The Great Backyard Bird Count 2023 - Reminder #2 (Original Post) Dave in VA Jan 2023 OP

If only I could tell the difference between the sparrows. dem4decades Jan 2023 #1

You and me both! Dave in VA Jan 2023 #2

I can pretty much say what I'm going to see. The ones I see everyday. dem4decades Jan 2023 #3

dem4decades

(11,914 posts)

1. If only I could tell the difference between the sparrows.

Reply to Dave in VA (Original post)

Fri Jan 20, 2023, 09:01 AM

Jan 2023

Dave in VA

(2,182 posts)

2. You and me both!

Reply to dem4decades (Reply #1)

Fri Jan 20, 2023, 10:06 AM

Jan 2023

I try to take a photo so I can check it on the Merlin app I use to help me identify these birds. The differences can be very subtle.

Hope you are planning on joining in the event and posting your results to the ebird.com web site.

dem4decades

(11,914 posts)

3. I can pretty much say what I'm going to see. The ones I see everyday.

Reply to Dave in VA (Reply #2)

Fri Jan 20, 2023, 12:54 PM

Jan 2023

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