Fraulein ash
Woodpecker stalker
Not sure if this is the correct section for this thread as I am still learning the ins-and-outs of this website/forum.
I have always wanted to see a Red Headed Woodpecker, but this is a seriously endangered species right now. They are supposedly in my area, according to the maps on the Cornell Lab site. The owner of a local pet store claims they are around and that people have seen them... but I think more often than not, people are confusing the Red Headed Woodpecker with the Red Bellied Woodpecker, which are WAY more common.
I have downloaded the Audubon app to help me ID birds in my area and to help me narrow down search areas for certain birds I would love to see. When I searched for the hotspots for Red Headed Woodpecker, there were no results. I also tried searching for local results of other birds, and it never mattered how common the bird was, there were never any sightings listed for ANY bird type in my area. Does this mean that I am the ONLY person in my entire area that uses the app?? Really?? I know there are tons of birders around me because they have birding supplies all over the place here since it's so popular.
Is there any other way to find birds you really want to see?? Maybe other apps or websites that aid in people's searches?? I know they have birding clubs and such to join in most areas, but there are none of those around me, sadly. Can anyone help?
I have always wanted to see a Red Headed Woodpecker, but this is a seriously endangered species right now. They are supposedly in my area, according to the maps on the Cornell Lab site. The owner of a local pet store claims they are around and that people have seen them... but I think more often than not, people are confusing the Red Headed Woodpecker with the Red Bellied Woodpecker, which are WAY more common.
I have downloaded the Audubon app to help me ID birds in my area and to help me narrow down search areas for certain birds I would love to see. When I searched for the hotspots for Red Headed Woodpecker, there were no results. I also tried searching for local results of other birds, and it never mattered how common the bird was, there were never any sightings listed for ANY bird type in my area. Does this mean that I am the ONLY person in my entire area that uses the app?? Really?? I know there are tons of birders around me because they have birding supplies all over the place here since it's so popular.
Is there any other way to find birds you really want to see?? Maybe other apps or websites that aid in people's searches?? I know they have birding clubs and such to join in most areas, but there are none of those around me, sadly. Can anyone help?
