So, there's a survey going around on the various birding blogs out there and I decided to post my responses here. It was kind of fun to do it. Go ahead - try it yourself!
What state (or country) do you live in? Indiana
How long have you been birding? 22 years
Are you a "lister"? Yes ABA Life List: 261 Overall Life List: 261
Favorite Birding Spots: Rio Grande Valley, Cape May NJ, Sanibel Island FL
Favorite birding spot outside your home country: Never been but dream of the Galapagos
Farthest you've traveled to chase a rare bird: Florida
Nemesis bird: Red Breasted Nuthatch
"Best" bird sighting: Painted Bunting
Most wanted trip: Point Pelee
Most wanted bird: Magnificent Hummer
What model and brand of bins do you use?: Eagle Optics Ranger 10x42
What model and brand of scope do you use?: Pentax
What was the last lifer you added to your list?: American Oystercatcher
Where did you see your last lifer?: Provincetown Mass
What's the last bird you saw today?: Blue Jay
Best bird song you've heard ever: Carolina wren
Favorite birding moment: My first time at Ding Darling
Least favorite thing about birding: Bugs!!! Mosquitos!!!
Favorite thing about birding: The exhilaration of seeing a new species for the first time.
Favorite field guide for the US: Sibley
Favorite non-field guide bird book: Kingbird Highway
Who is your birder icon?: Pete Dunne
Do you have a bird feeder(s)? Only 8 of them!
Favorite feeder bird? Tufted Titmouse
The Birding Survey
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I also love the tufted titmouse and how he grabs a seed then flies over to a branch to peck it open. My titmice are always VERY vocal when the feeder is not filled to their satisfaction!
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