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Raven Lunatics Big Day 2022

FRANK GALLO

Tue, May 17, 2022 2:57 PM

Hi all,
The Raven Lunatics tallied 191 species on this year's Big Day, one less than last year, and two off our highest total. It was a very clean run with a great night flight on Sunday into Monday morning inland, but with very few migrant warblers anywhere. We tallied 25 species of warblers (about average) including Bay-breasted and Kentucky (rare). Highlights included Olive-sided and Yellow-bellied Flycatchers, and Red Knot, but otherwise nothing extraordinary. Thanks to those who sent us information or helped with scouting, especially Phil Rusch. Connecticut has a wonderful birding community, and we really appreciate everyone's support!
This year's Big Day run benefits the New Canaan Nature Center. Thank you for supporting this wonderful center and its work. If anyone would like to donate, it's not too late. See below to download a pledge form or visit the Nature Center's webpage to pledge online. A link to the excellent Scientific American Article about last year's Big Day is also included.

Thanks again, folks! I'm off to get some sleep.
Frank GalloNew Canaan
Pledge form: https://files.constantcontact.com/48f18416001/4b1220cf-fbd4-4f7f-820c-d3540c44713b.pdf?rdr=true.New Canaan Nature Center: https://newcanaannature.org/events/#Big-Day-Fundraiser.Scientific American Article: https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/extreme-birding-competition-is-a-cutthroat-test-of-skill-strategy-and-endurance/

Hi all, The Raven Lunatics tallied 191 species on this year's Big Day, one less than last year, and two off our highest total. It was a very clean run with a great night flight on Sunday into Monday morning inland, but with very few migrant warblers anywhere. We tallied 25 species of warblers (about average) including Bay-breasted and Kentucky (rare). Highlights included Olive-sided and Yellow-bellied Flycatchers, and Red Knot, but otherwise nothing extraordinary. Thanks to those who sent us information or helped with scouting, especially Phil Rusch. Connecticut has a wonderful birding community, and we really appreciate everyone's support! This year's Big Day run benefits the New Canaan Nature Center. Thank you for supporting this wonderful center and its work. If anyone would like to donate, it's not too late. See below to download a pledge form or visit the Nature Center's webpage to pledge online. A link to the excellent Scientific American Article about last year's Big Day is also included. Thanks again, folks! I'm off to get some sleep. Frank GalloNew Canaan Pledge form: https://files.constantcontact.com/48f18416001/4b1220cf-fbd4-4f7f-820c-d3540c44713b.pdf?rdr=true.New Canaan Nature Center: https://newcanaannature.org/events/#Big-Day-Fundraiser.Scientific American Article: https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/extreme-birding-competition-is-a-cutthroat-test-of-skill-strategy-and-endurance/

FRANK GALLO

Tue, May 24, 2022 2:40 PM

Hi all,

As many of you may have heard, the Raven Lunatics Big Day Birding Team tallied 191 species on this year's Big Day, one less than last year, and two off our highest total. We had a very clean run and tallied 25 species of warblers including Bay-breasted and Kentucky (rare), with other highlights such as Olive-sided and Yellow-bellied Flycatchers, and Red Knot.

I've just added a link to my Birding in Connecticut Facebook page where I've posted the list for the day. Here's the link: https://www.facebook.com/Birding-In-Connecticut-865999976907526.
The Big Day is used as a way to support local non-profits. As you all know, the last few years have been tough on them, so any support is most welcome. This year's Big Day benefits the New Canaan Nature Center. Thank you for supporting this wonderful center and its work. If anyone would like to donate, it's not too late!! Please use the links below to download a pledge form or visit the Nature Center's webpage to pledge online.

A link to the excellent Scientific American Article about last year's Big Day is also included.
Thanks again to those who sent us information or helped with scouting, especially Phil Rusch. Connecticut has a wonderful birding community, and we really appreciate everyone's support!

Frank Gallo
New Canaan

Pledge form: https://files.constantcontact.com/48f18416001/4b1220cf-fbd4-4f7f-820c-d3540c44713b.pdf?rdr=true.
New Canaan Nature Center: https://newcanaannature.org/events/#Big-Day-Fundraiser.
Scientific American Article: https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/extreme-birding-competition-is-a-cutthroat-test-of-skill-strategy-and-endurance/

Ps. I'll be leading a trip to Boston Hollow, Ashford to find northern Breeders, including both waterthrushes, Hermit Thrush, Black-throated Blue, and Black-throated Green Warblers, Blackburnian, Magnolia, and Nashville Warblers and much more. We'll also try for Hooded and Cerulean. Both Cuckoos are also possible. See the Sunrisebirding.com webpage for details.

Hi all, As many of you may have heard, the Raven Lunatics Big Day Birding Team tallied 191 species on this year's Big Day, one less than last year, and two off our highest total. We had a very clean run and tallied 25 species of warblers including Bay-breasted and Kentucky (rare), with other highlights such as Olive-sided and Yellow-bellied Flycatchers, and Red Knot. I've just added a link to my Birding in Connecticut Facebook page where I've posted the list for the day. Here's the link: https://www.facebook.com/Birding-In-Connecticut-865999976907526. The Big Day is used as a way to support local non-profits. As you all know, the last few years have been tough on them, so any support is most welcome. This year's Big Day benefits the New Canaan Nature Center. Thank you for supporting this wonderful center and its work. If anyone would like to donate, it's not too late!! Please use the links below to download a pledge form or visit the Nature Center's webpage to pledge online. A link to the excellent Scientific American Article about last year's Big Day is also included. Thanks again to those who sent us information or helped with scouting, especially Phil Rusch. Connecticut has a wonderful birding community, and we really appreciate everyone's support! Frank Gallo New Canaan Pledge form: https://files.constantcontact.com/48f18416001/4b1220cf-fbd4-4f7f-820c-d3540c44713b.pdf?rdr=true. New Canaan Nature Center: https://newcanaannature.org/events/#Big-Day-Fundraiser. Scientific American Article: https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/extreme-birding-competition-is-a-cutthroat-test-of-skill-strategy-and-endurance/ Ps. I'll be leading a trip to Boston Hollow, Ashford to find northern Breeders, including both waterthrushes, Hermit Thrush, Black-throated Blue, and Black-throated Green Warblers, Blackburnian, Magnolia, and Nashville Warblers and much more. We'll also try for Hooded and Cerulean. Both Cuckoos are also possible. See the Sunrisebirding.com webpage for details.