We've all got 'em. Some are tough ones that just never seem to happen. Some are downright embarrassing. But what better place than the listing forum to include a list of those that have eluded our lists?
I'll start, though I'm sure I'll add more the more I think about it.
Pine Warbler. Where the hell are you? This is getting ridiculous.
Harlequin Duck. Regional? Yes. Inexcusable based on my past geography? Yes.
Northern Bobwhite. I've accepted that I'm never going to see this bird.
Red Knot. It's knot meant to be.
Northern Pygmy-Owl. I'm pretty sure this bird is made up.
Calliope Hummingbird. Grr. Been so close.
Northern Shrike.
Townsend's Solitaire.
Hermit Warbler.
Golden-winged Warbler. Many wouldn't consider this a blocker because it's relatively rare. But I've banded countless Brewster's hybrids, and have even seen 2 Lawrence's crossbacks in the wild. Where's mom/dad??
I'll start, though I'm sure I'll add more the more I think about it.
Pine Warbler. Where the hell are you? This is getting ridiculous.
Harlequin Duck. Regional? Yes. Inexcusable based on my past geography? Yes.
Northern Bobwhite. I've accepted that I'm never going to see this bird.
Red Knot. It's knot meant to be.
Northern Pygmy-Owl. I'm pretty sure this bird is made up.
Calliope Hummingbird. Grr. Been so close.
Northern Shrike.
Townsend's Solitaire.
Hermit Warbler.
Golden-winged Warbler. Many wouldn't consider this a blocker because it's relatively rare. But I've banded countless Brewster's hybrids, and have even seen 2 Lawrence's crossbacks in the wild. Where's mom/dad??