Really interesting tips - especially about the plows clearing and tilling areas for those birds to find extra food. I'm searching for the Lapland Longspurs and Horned Lark this week. Thanks for sharing - great video!
I don't think it's as much the plows clearing the areas FOR the birds, it's more just how the plows go about clearing, but the birds definitely benefit from it. Good luck on the search! I got my FOY Lapland Longspur in Louisiana a few days ago. - Derek
Great video! Thoroughly enjoy riding along vicariously on your expeditions! Nice views of Horned Lark, Lapland Longspur and Snow Bunting. Hope you get to see Barrow's Goldeneye on your next attempt (male and female)!
Haha, thanks, Peter! Glad you're enjoying the vids, and we appreciate the comments about the Goldeneye. :) If/When we do find one, there will definitely be a vid about it
Thanks for watching, Rob! We haven't done a specific Horicon episode yet (there's so much to see and check out!) but it's definitely on our list of ones to make :)
@@BadgerlandBirding Nice video though. In my country all these three species can only be found on the coast in winter. They are visitors from Norway and Sweden.
Yup! :) sorry to hear the winter’s been so bad for you. It’s been weird over here with the polar vortex and some rain that built up and froze. Hoping for a warm spring!
@@BadgerlandBirding if ever in this neck of the woods ... Parker River National Wildlife Sanctuary (FB) and other I would love to show you guys around :)
At least by us, Snow Bunting near beaches can be tricky. Are they reported frequently? Sometimes they just show up for a few hours or a day. If they’re consistently there I’d walk the whole beach area near wherever it turns to rock or vegetation. Those “edge” habitats normally are where the birds are easiest to spot.
@@BadgerlandBirding by edge habits do you mean the parking lots with grass and sand or more by the shore of the beach. Will walk more next time I go regardless that ms for the tip. Usually around a flock of 20-50 are reported here by the beach.
@@everything_popculture by the edge of the beach. For example, in Milwaukee we have a beach that is bordered by a rock wall and grass and that’s normally where the buntings hang out. You could also reach out to one of the people who have reported them and ask specifically where they saw them. It always helps to have extra info like that.
New cuest bird...snow buntings! Love that zippity hop!
A strange hitchhiker looking for some road birds? Yeah, why not, get in. Lol!
Love the unexpected humor thrown in; thanks guys!
Haha, thank you!
Loved the first scene, just hilarious.
Thanks 😂 there is a part 2 up as well
I know this video's three years old but the intro is still one of the best 😂
Thanks! 😂 there’s also a part 2!
@@BadgerlandBirding Oh yeah, the bits are always great!
As I'm typing this comment I am observing Snow Buntings as there foraging right in front of me,great birds and video!
Awesome! And thanks!
Really interesting tips - especially about the plows clearing and tilling areas for those birds to find extra food. I'm searching for the Lapland Longspurs and Horned Lark this week. Thanks for sharing - great video!
I don't think it's as much the plows clearing the areas FOR the birds, it's more just how the plows go about clearing, but the birds definitely benefit from it. Good luck on the search! I got my FOY Lapland Longspur in Louisiana a few days ago. - Derek
I watched this video on a roadside surrounded by snowy fields! Didn’t find these birds, but then I scored my first American Pipit!
Congrats! American Pipit is a good bird 👍
Terrific video! Thank you!
Thanks for watching!
Great video! Thoroughly enjoy riding along vicariously on your expeditions! Nice views of Horned Lark, Lapland Longspur and Snow Bunting. Hope you get to see Barrow's Goldeneye on your next attempt (male and female)!
Haha, thanks, Peter! Glad you're enjoying the vids, and we appreciate the comments about the Goldeneye. :) If/When we do find one, there will definitely be a vid about it
Great video
I enjoy your videos a lot. Thank you for making them. Have you done a Horicon Marsh video? The bird festival in May is always a great time.
Thanks for watching, Rob! We haven't done a specific Horicon episode yet (there's so much to see and check out!) but it's definitely on our list of ones to make :)
MUAHAHAH I SAW SNOW BUNTINGS TODAY , ITS A CHRISTMAS MIRACLE!!!!!!
CONGRATULATIONS!!!
Thanks!
i came here to see the snow bunting because its my second favorite bird behind the Snowy Owl
Both are great birds!
Never seen birders without bins ;-)
We’re a rare breed
@@BadgerlandBirding Nice video though. In my country all these three species can only be found on the coast in winter. They are visitors from Norway and Sweden.
@@TheJacksnipe Thanks! That's awesome!
You guys are brothers? North of Boston was the worst winter birding season for me. Mild winter?
Yup! :) sorry to hear the winter’s been so bad for you. It’s been weird over here with the polar vortex and some rain that built up and froze. Hoping for a warm spring!
@@BadgerlandBirding if ever in this neck of the woods ... Parker River National Wildlife Sanctuary (FB) and other I would love to show you guys around :)
@@DanOhPhotography Thanks for the offer! :) We'll be sure to reach out if we're in the area!
Having trouble finding snow buntings that were confirmed in my area by the beach any tips?
At least by us, Snow Bunting near beaches can be tricky. Are they reported frequently? Sometimes they just show up for a few hours or a day. If they’re consistently there I’d walk the whole beach area near wherever it turns to rock or vegetation. Those “edge” habitats normally are where the birds are easiest to spot.
@@BadgerlandBirding by edge habits do you mean the parking lots with grass and sand or more by the shore of the beach. Will walk more next time I go regardless that ms for the tip. Usually around a flock of 20-50 are reported here by the beach.
@@everything_popculture by the edge of the beach. For example, in Milwaukee we have a beach that is bordered by a rock wall and grass and that’s normally where the buntings hang out. You could also reach out to one of the people who have reported them and ask specifically where they saw them. It always helps to have extra info like that.
@@BadgerlandBirding thank you!
@@everything_popculture you’re welcome!