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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Sangahyando" data-source="post: 3336239" data-attributes="member: 114046">I keep a separate list for "heard only" birds, but I also add them to the life list with a special mark indicating that I've yet to see them. For example, I've heard Savi's Warbler at least 6 times, and Corncrake twice, and even recorded those species' songs, so IMO there's no doubt as to the validity of the records, and they're going on the life list. However I'm still keen on actually getting to see the birds one day (even though I'm convinced that both species are actually invisible).If you feel bad about adding "heard only" birds to the "proper" life list, and/or don't yet feel competent or confident enough about identifying based on song or call alone, the separate list seems like the best solution IMO.</blockquote>