LycoBirds provides educational content for birders, including bird identification videos and quizzes. It is a project of Bobby and David Brown of Lycoming County, Pennsylvania.
It doesn't have the white at the ends of the wings, but it looks just like a black vulture to me otherwise. I've never seen a golden eagle (other than at an Auburn football game). So can you really distinguish that wing shape in the field? I better start looking at the "vultures" more closely! Thanks!
Their method of killing their prey gives them the nickname "butcher bird." We saw a palm warbler impaled on a barbed wire fence. Nearby on the fence was a shrike. So macabre.
Well, to answer your question, that's been almost 3 years ago at this point, so I'm not sure. I just wanted to say how much I enjoy your shorts! I live in Alabama but we see the same birds y'all see up there in PA. I've only been birding for about 4.5 years at this point and I'm still learning. I have about 340 birds on my life list. But I love the way you point out the field marks. It's so very helpful.
I know it takes a lot of work to take the photos. Create the video and explain everything and I appreciate it because it’s so helpful to me. Thank you.
I never use Merlin, don't have it. I prefer to use my brain. It's old school, I know, but I think it's ultimately a stronger way to learn. And batteries are included.
This is completely irrelevant to this video since no one but you mentioned the app. It seems that your comment was only made to brag about your own abilities. As an experienced birder you must realize that not everyone is as skilled and talented as you are. So tools like Merlin are a really good way to get started in birdwatching. Also, merlin has more to it than photo and sound ID. For me it functions as a pocket field guild for when my book isn't handy. I use it all the time to show others pictures of relevant bird species and share my love of birds.
@@moringsdaughterActually there was a comment that mentioned merlin that I was responding to. Of course, you can use any guide you want in pursuit of your love of birds. However, I do think, in general, we have allowed ourselves to become dangerously over-dependent on machines. For me, birding & nature provide a valuable way to reconnect to that place from which we came without too much artificial stuff getting in the way. For example, can you find North, South, East, & West without GPS technology? Try it sometime. It may really, literally open your eyes. Peace. ☀️
@@robertsanders2992I think Merlin is a solid tool and it’s helped me tremendously with audio IDs and memorizing now dozens of birds but Merlin has its flaws, especially with photo ID but it’s improving with AI. I think it’s great for new birders but at the same time I never take it as gospel. There’s very few local birds I don’t know by sight barring water fowl which is my weakness but with birds whose plumage can vary greatly it’s nice to have to confirm. Heck I missed this one, lol but still waking up. Cheers!
Really appreciate the in-depth comparison of the Sharp-shinned and Cooper's hawks. I never could grasp the small size of the Sharpie's head until you flipped back and forth between them. Finally had the Aha! moment.
Enjoying your descriptions and commentary. I’m in the Sacramento Valley, but pleased to hear about many of the birds you describe are also found here. Except the Presidential type.
I’m watching Wilson’s Warblers here in Chico California in September. Passing through on their journey to Mexico. They don’t have much of the the black cap, but some are bright yellow.
Loved the video! But I just wanted to let you know that the audio from this and the last video seems to be only coming through on my left headphone. Other videos don't have this issue. I think your mic might be recording in mono. It's not a big issue so I don't want to worry you too much, but just wanted to let you know in case you can fix it :) Keep up with the great work, you guys are some of the best birding content on the platform!
