Today I saw the first Magnolia Warbler I have seen this year. I had a very good look clearly seeing all the field marks and definitely identified it as a Magnolia.
My quandary is whether to add this bird to my 2013 Bird List. There is no doubt this was a Magnolia Warbler. But unfortunately, this tiny warbler was dead, laying on the ground near the base of a 5 story building – must have flown into a window.
Should I add it to my 2013 list? Does a dead bird count?
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As you know, I see lots of dead birds on my bird-rescue rounds, and I choose not to count them for listing purposes. I’ve missed out on a few lifers that way, but I figure I’ll get those eventually. Including dead birds doesn’t seem right, for me. Just my $0.02.
As you know, I see plenty of dead birds on my bird-rescue rounds. I’ve chosen not to count them for listing purposes. Missed out on a few lifers that way, but I’m sure I’ll get those eventually. For me, counting dead birds doesn’t seem right … but I hold no grudge against others who do it. Just my $0.02
Mer Actually, I really did not face a major moral decision. I did not count it. But I thought it might make a good topic for blog post. Sometimes I run out of ideas and grasp at any straw that I can find blowing in the wind
Hank Weber, owner
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