eBirdseed.com Wild Bird Feeding Blog

The start of this post initially dealt with traditional bird identification methods. Research on the Internet changed that approach. Let’s take a look at various Internet resources that may be used to ID birds.

• Obviously, there are blogs such as this one (eBirdseed.com's blog (or http://www.ebirdseed.com/blog/)) that are more than helpful in "naming that bird" (Remember, a simple click on the "Comments" button below will yield very timely info from all of us here at eBirdseed.com.) To find other blogs, google on "bird blog" (without the quotes). Be prepared to hold your hat regarding the number of bird blogs available.
• The number of bird forums is likewise breathtaking. Predictably, a simple google on "bird forum" (again without the quotes) yields great results.
• But there's a new player in town... That of the photo posting site. Take a look at Flickr.com's Bird Identification Help Group.

And there are very few requirements for access to all of these free resources. Typically, you'll need to register (though there is no sign-in required for the eBirdseed.com blog), but that's about it. All folks ask is that you keep it friendly, rated "G", and provide as much information about the mystery bird as you can, including a photo (when at all possible), and the location and date of the sighting.

This is probably the only post we'll enter in this blog that won't have at least one picture. The reason being is that we hope readers will take the time to check out the sites above. You won't be disappointed.

See you by the feeders,

CapeCodAlan

P.S. For what it's worth, the wife and I post on several forums, (she's an admin on one), and we've never seen a legitimate question go unanswered.