Great Backyard Bird Count Feb 12 -15, 2016
claireplymouth z6b coastal MA
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claireplymouth z6b coastal MA
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Great Backyard Bird Count this weekend
Comments (5)No snow here on the far east coast - that big Valentine's Day storm was sleet, frreezing rain and then just a deluge of rain with strong winds off the bay. I'm counting today and just waiting to see if more mourning doves sneak in as it gets dark. It's very windy and a few of my regulars have not appeared (tufted titmice and the robin). I'll probably count again one day this weekend to try to get all the species I know are out there. Maybe even the Cooper's Hawk. Claire...See MoreOT: Great Backyard Bird Count this weekend
Comments (1)Thanks Pudge, I'll have to get out the binoculars and get the kids counting. Last year oldest DS had brought home a little sheet to record how many and what type of birds he saw on this weekend, and then I think it was the secretary at school that sent in all the data for them. Maybe he'll bring another one home today....See MoreGreat Backyard Bird Count Feb. 17-20, 2012
Comments (2)Think I can find one of there inmy yard LOL... Here is a link that might be useful: Lazuli Bunting...See MoreAny backyard planting advice for a guy a long way from zone 3 ??
Comments (18)Oh no!! You said the "T" word......topping. In the wrong hands this word can lead to permanently damaged landscape plants, especially trees. You could agressively trim, but why go to all that trouble? Just choose plants whose mature size will fit into your space and save your free time to enjoy your pool and landscape. As for vines, there are several to choose from. Forget wisteria here, but perhaps Lilac Vine (Hardenbergia violacea) would work. Lady Banks rose (thornless in white or yellow) grows fast as does Pink Trumpet Vine (Podranea ricasoliana). You don't want Bougainvillea with your pool or you'll be constantly fishing out the colorful leaves/flowers. Heres a link to Landscape Plants for the Arizona Desert which has over 200 low water use plants with photos and descriptions. You'll need to water your new plants correctly for the first few weeks so refer to page 14 of Landscape Watering by the Numbers. Page 9 shows how much water to apply based on the size of the plant. Most of the valley cities have free landscape classes offered by their water conservation offices. Of course folks on this forum always have great advice. Good luck!...See More
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8 years agolast modified: 8 years agoclaireplymouth z6b coastal MA
8 years agoclaireplymouth z6b coastal MA
8 years ago- The GBBC started today and this screenshot of a map shows the checklists submitted as of about 7:20 PM:
There are even some checklists submitted from Antartica.
Claire
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8 years agoclaireplymouth z6b coastal MA
8 years agolast modified: 8 years agoUsually I count at a few local spots as well as from my windows, but I thought twice about it this year. When I thought third, though, I realized I need to start up my car anyway and drive when it gets really cold (I don't have a garage) so I decided to check one of those spots by car (in warmer winters I walk there). I drove to the marsh and took pictures from the side of the road.
This is my local marsh where I saw about thirty Mallards and thirty-five Dunlins today in a very cold setting. The mallards did not look happy.
Dunlins very far away:
Claire
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