Choosing to throw away my life list hasn't lessened my enjoyment of seeing the birds. We were lucky enough to again have the chance to say hello to the Red Knots passing through this month. The cycles of the natural world are comforting.
I don't have a life list anymore either. But I'm aware, when I'm in a new place, that I'm seeing birds I haven't before. And I do think those guillemots are very cool. They zip along like lightning and then when they stop -- those orange highlights!
those photos are wild - especially like the matching red beaks and feet!
ReplyDeleteYou would have seen the Atlantic Puffin in Europe. I believe the other two species (incuding your tufted) have only a Pacific range.
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Thanks, Virginia!
ReplyDeleteSure.
ReplyDeleteChoosing to throw away my life list hasn't lessened my enjoyment of seeing the birds. We were lucky enough to again have the chance to say hello to the Red Knots passing through this month. The cycles of the natural world are comforting.
Virginia
I don't have a life list anymore either. But I'm aware, when I'm in a new place, that I'm seeing birds I haven't before. And I do think those guillemots are very cool. They zip along like lightning and then when they stop -- those orange highlights!
ReplyDeleteVery cool.
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