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Astonishing record of a Violet-green Swallow (and a "predictable") Cave Swallow in NJ...in almost December! Wild stuff. ebird.org/checklist/S204…

Queen.

Windham County #239 - Bullock’s Oriole. This bird is the third documented record for the state of VT and the first in nearly 30 years (1996).

- Lingering vagrant oriole = 10/10 - Headline in local paper = 0/10 (completely unoriginal and avoidable) - “Journalism” (quoting my post to a rare bird group then drawing my job title from the interwebs without speaking to me) = priceless

The Cerulean Warbler has suffered some major population declines due to habitat loss across breeding and non-breeding grounds as well as migratory routes. New tracking technology can tell us exactly where to focus conservation efforts. Story by Chad Witko audubon.org/news/cerulean-…

Earlier this year, Peter Kaestner saw the 10,000th bird species in his life. Read about how changes in taxonomy and technology may have played a role and what such a milestone could mean for conservation. Story by Chad Witko and Geoff LeBaron. audubon.org/news/how-chang…

Gem mint 10 of a bird. Dang. macaulaylibrary.org/asset/627693547

Tried for (and dipped) on NY’s Taiga Bean-Goose yesterday. However, I did see a presumed Ross’s x Cackling hybrid and walked away with some sweet bird-themed Magic: The Gathering cards a friend from PA brought for me. Hoping for a repeat chase next weekend 🤞🏻.

I have always wanted to author a write-up like this. I'm super excited to give this a read!

Chad Witko recently traveled to Newfoundland to join a group of researchers, educators, photographers, and Indigenous youth aboard the Polar Prince—MiawpukekFirstNation's research and education vessel—to raise awareness of a proposed NMCA in the South Coast Fjords. audubon.org/news/unforgett…

Tough times demand tough talk Demand tough hearts, demand tough songs Tough times demand tough talk Demand tough hearts, demand tough songs Demand

Obligatory "I'm on Bluesky" post. Give me a follow. @chadwitko.bsky.social

Last night, Sibley spoke at a local library. He signed a few books, including this bird-finding guide to NJ. This was my first exposure to his art, long before his field guides. He stared at it as if seeing a long-lost relative. "Wow! I don't think I've ever signed one of these!"

I’ll be in St. Louis next week for work and I have two primary bird targets. Any guesses?!!

Most overlooked Zeppelin song? I gotta think it's For Your Life off of Presence. What say you?

Quiz: What eBird species account starts with "Wonderful, cartoonish bird?" Fun guesses welcome.

This #WorldMigratoryBirdDay, find out where your local migratory birds may be coming from on their journeys based on band encounter data from the USGS Bird Banding Lab and hundreds of scientists and institutions on the Bird Migration Explorer! explorer.audubon.org

A friend of a friend of a friend found this dead bird along the bank of the Merrimack River in MA. Some friends say it looks like a penguin. ChatGPT says it’s a Canada Goose. What say you?!?

Kitchen window #binoblast. Wood Thrush.

Nice to see Kentucky getting in on the action.