Rarity

eBird is a web based system of recording your bird watching checklists.  You can also search for sightings of a specific species or for an area to see what birds are present.  I don't use it as often as I could or should, but when I see a species that I know is uncommon in this area, I try to get it recorded.

The Tufted Titmouse is not normally found this far North but seems to be a bit of a regular here.

I usually note his presence in a journal, and often with in days of the previous year's sighting, I'll see him again.  This morning, the Tufted Titmouse hung around for quite a while.

I love this little bird.

A friend of mine is trying for 'A Big Year' something that bird watcher do.

She needs the TT.

I try to keep driving her crazy by posting photos on Facebook to remind her that I have him.

I think she likes it.

Anyway, check out eBird, maybe you'll find a rarity in your yard too.