Hello from Eastern Wisconsin! (1 Viewer)

[Anne Quick-Laughlin]

Hi team! My name is Annie and I am really excited about large water birds in Eastern Wisconsin. That has made me interested in doing more birding when I travel. Thanks for welcoming me into your group!

 

[KC Foggin]

Hi there Anne and welcome aboard from those of us on BirdForum. I'm from Myrtle Beach and you can certainly see your fill of large water birds

 

[Lisa W]

Hi Anne and welcome to the forum on behalf of the staff and moderators. I think you will find us a friendly and helpful group.

 

[Kits]

Welcome to Birdforum. I hope you enjoy your visits.

 

[delia todd]

Hi Annie and a warm welcome from me too.

I'm sure you will enjoy it here and I hope to hear about all the birds you see when out and about.

 

[Chris G6 UXU]

Hello and welcome to the forum, enjoy and all the best.

 

[Fritz73]

Hola! Welcome to Birdforum

 

[Anne Quick-Laughlin]

Hi there Anne and welcome aboard from those of us on BirdForum. I'm from Myrtle Beach and you can certainly see your fill of large water birds

Thank you KC! I am about to travel to Beaufort, SC, and am excited to see what I can see! I'm using a birding gpt and it has told me to look for these birds:

1. American Oystercatcher - Look for these striking birds along beaches and mudflats. They have a distinctive long, bright orange bill used for prying open oysters.
2. Black Skimmer - Unique among North American birds for their lower mandible being longer than the upper one, skimmers are often seen flying low over the water, skimming their beaks to catch fish.
3. Clapper Rail - A secretive bird of coastal saltwater marshes, the clapper rail is more often heard than seen. Listen for their distinctive "kek-kek-kek" call at high tide.
4. Painted Bunting - These small, brightly colored birds can be found in brushy areas and woodland edges. Males are particularly vibrant with blue, green, yellow, and red plumage.
5. Roseate Spoonbill - Spot these large, pink birds in shallow coastal waters, identifiable by their unique spoon-shaped bills.
6. Wood Stork - Look for these large, wading birds in freshwater or brackish wetlands. They have a distinctive bald head and a white body with black flight feathers.
7. Yellow-throated Warbler - These small, striking birds prefer open pine forests and are identifiable by their bright yellow throat and contrasting gray back.

It will give me an extended list, once I log these beginners. Is it on point?