Like many birders, I usually go birdwatching alone (or with my wife), because I'm not big on group activities outside of work. However, a recent event made me rethink my position.
I went to Edith Moore sanctuary on Saturday and spent a pretty unsuccessful hour looking for warblers. I bumped into Jim Hinson, who regulary leads spring bird walks there, and he mentioned he'd just seen Mourning and Canada Warblers. When I said that a Canada Warbler would be a lifer for me, Jim kindly took 20 minutes to take me back where he'd been. He showed me both warblers. He also gave me useful birdwatching tips along the way.
So I'm going to make an effort to take part in more group birdwatching activities in the future.
Jeff
I went to Edith Moore sanctuary on Saturday and spent a pretty unsuccessful hour looking for warblers. I bumped into Jim Hinson, who regulary leads spring bird walks there, and he mentioned he'd just seen Mourning and Canada Warblers. When I said that a Canada Warbler would be a lifer for me, Jim kindly took 20 minutes to take me back where he'd been. He showed me both warblers. He also gave me useful birdwatching tips along the way.
So I'm going to make an effort to take part in more group birdwatching activities in the future.
Jeff