[wisb] Yard Lists
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- Date: Thu, 7 Oct 2010 12:41:14 -0400
Yard lists are perhaps based on each birder's concept of what constitutes a
yard bird. Are there some standard rules? My personal rule has been that a
yard bird is one that is seen or heard while one is on the actual yard
property. My property is one block from the Village Pond and Lake Oschwald.
When I watched the Cackling Geese this morning, I saw them over the air space
of my property. I have had other similar experiences. I often do cemetery
studies at the local cemetery about two blocks from my property. The cemetery
is high on a hill and, from there, I am able to see my house. While at the
cemetery, I have seen various birds (such as a Sharp-shinned Hawk) fly over my
house and then over my head at the cemetery. I have not included any of these
species as part of my yard list. Am I being too restrictive?
-- Bob Domagalski, St. Nazianz
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