It's funny how stories can be so similar. I didn't necessarily set out to
reach the 300 mark in Lubbock county this year but I'm always watching for new
birds.
I started the year at 295 and got number 299 and 300 yesterday thanks to those
who found the Black-throated Sparrow and the Zone-tailed Hawk.
The Common Crane was a lifer included in those last five.
I echo what Sheri said about it taking a community to help each other reach our
goals. The group we have here is so great to let us know when interesting
birds are around.
Thanks Everyone!!
Joe Cochran
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From: leasbirds-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx <leasbirds-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> On Behalf
Of Sheri Anderson ("trievr4")
Sent: Monday, April 03, 2023 10:35 AM
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Subject: [leasbirds] It takes a village!
I set a goal for myself of reaching 300 county birds this year.
I started the year with 293. It was an exciting year with new county birds
showing up as well as a lifer or 2.
Yesterday I added bird 299( black throated sparrow) and 300 Last night at
Ransom(zone tailed hawk)
I wouldn’t have achieved this goal with out this community!
I appreciate Anthony Hewetson sharing his birding knowledge. I want to thank
all the folks that post their “finds” to the list serve so that others have the
opportunity to chase and hopefully find said birds.
Thanks most recently to Kassie Moore for letting us know about the
black-throated sparrow and Joe Girgente for hollering at me as I drove past
him, alerting me to a zone tailed hawk he found in a kettle of Turkey vultures.
Thank to all!
Sheri Anderson
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