# Birding/Birdwatching Discussion Topic **URL:** \ **Category:** Nature Talk\ **Created:** [October 25, 2024, 3:04am UTC](https://forum.inaturalist.org/t/birding-birdwatching-discussion-topic/57573 "2024-10-25T03:04:16Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 93
**Author:** ![redeft23](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.inaturalist.org/redeft23/32/44795_2.png) [@redeft23](https://forum.inaturalist.org/u/redeft23)\ **Post date:** [May 20, 2025, 1:41am UTC](https://forum.inaturalist.org/t/birding-birdwatching-discussion-topic/57573/1874 "2025-05-20T01:41:06Z")
Since there was no bird of the week how about I make a poll? What bird behavior should we try to see this week. Poll ends Tuesday 10:00 pm EST time and people have until next Tuesday same time to find this behavior in any bird species. _Poll ([view on site](https://forum.inaturalist.org/t/birding-birdwatching-discussion-topic/57573/1874))_ ---
**Author:** ![redeft23](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.inaturalist.org/redeft23/32/44795_2.png) [@redeft23](https://forum.inaturalist.org/u/redeft23)\ **Post date:** [May 20, 2025, 1:46am UTC](https://forum.inaturalist.org/t/birding-birdwatching-discussion-topic/57573/1875 "2025-05-20T01:46:19Z")
> [@redeft23](#): > > here is a link [https://www.bobolinkproject.com/farmers.php](https://www.bobolinkproject.com/farmers.php) Forum curators, am I allowed to have links to outside sources? ---
**Author:** ![hartla4](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.inaturalist.org/hartla4/32/70292_2.png) [@hartla4](https://forum.inaturalist.org/u/hartla4)\ **Post date:** [May 20, 2025, 7:56am UTC](https://forum.inaturalist.org/t/birding-birdwatching-discussion-topic/57573/1876 "2025-05-20T07:56:15Z")
I would’ve done “preening or bathing” but I can cheat on that as I own my own bird. While I’m writing this he’s sitting on my arm preening. 😂 ---
**Author:** ![thebirdersway](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.inaturalist.org/thebirdersway/32/59744_2.png) [@thebirdersway](https://forum.inaturalist.org/u/thebirdersway)\ **Post date:** [May 20, 2025, 1:02pm UTC](https://forum.inaturalist.org/t/birding-birdwatching-discussion-topic/57573/1877 "2025-05-20T13:02:18Z")
> [@redeft23](#): > > Since there was no bird of the week how about I make a poll? Yeah, I forgot to make one again. Thank you very much! Also great poll you just started. That’ll get some good bird behavior discussion started. ---
**Author:** ![redeft23](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.inaturalist.org/redeft23/32/44795_2.png) [@redeft23](https://forum.inaturalist.org/u/redeft23)\ **Post date:** [May 20, 2025, 1:04pm UTC](https://forum.inaturalist.org/t/birding-birdwatching-discussion-topic/57573/1878 "2025-05-20T13:04:22Z")
Yeah, I thought it could be fun to try and find a bird doing something. I enjoy watching their behavior. ---
**Author:** ![joeylikesbirds](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.inaturalist.org/joeylikesbirds/32/59736_2.png) [@joeylikesbirds](https://forum.inaturalist.org/u/joeylikesbirds)\ **Post date:** [May 20, 2025, 1:52pm UTC](https://forum.inaturalist.org/t/birding-birdwatching-discussion-topic/57573/1879 "2025-05-20T13:52:04Z")
I absolutely love watching little birds chase bigger birds, and I have no idea why. I often see blue jays and red-winged blackbirds chasijg hawks or crows. They’re kind of little jerks, but I like watching it anyway. ---
**Author:** ![terrybb](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.inaturalist.org/terrybb/32/77808_2.png) [@terrybb](https://forum.inaturalist.org/u/terrybb)\ **Post date:** [May 20, 2025, 3:06pm UTC](https://forum.inaturalist.org/t/birding-birdwatching-discussion-topic/57573/1880 "2025-05-20T15:06:34Z")
This sort of counts, I guess? A Prothonotary Warbler chasing off a female Painted Bunting that wants to land on “His” branch. ![_U0A9226 Painted Bunting vs. Prothonotary Warbler 15MAY25](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/uploads/inaturalist/original/3X/a/8/a89c26baa097d23b58221de94180b450f59a9057.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![whistlingduck](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.inaturalist.org/whistlingduck/32/63531_2.png) [@whistlingduck](https://forum.inaturalist.org/u/whistlingduck)\ **Post date:** [May 20, 2025, 3:09pm UTC](https://forum.inaturalist.org/t/birding-birdwatching-discussion-topic/57573/1881 "2025-05-20T15:09:56Z")
Wow! Really cool. ---
**Author:** ![terrybb](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.inaturalist.org/terrybb/32/77808_2.png) [@terrybb](https://forum.inaturalist.org/u/terrybb)\ **Post date:** [May 20, 2025, 3:10pm UTC](https://forum.inaturalist.org/t/birding-birdwatching-discussion-topic/57573/1882 "2025-05-20T15:10:43Z")
Thanks! Right place, right time! ---
**Author:** ![oksanaetal](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.inaturalist.org/oksanaetal/32/60589_2.png) [@oksanaetal](https://forum.inaturalist.org/u/oksanaetal)\ **Post date:** [May 20, 2025, 3:19pm UTC](https://forum.inaturalist.org/t/birding-birdwatching-discussion-topic/57573/1883 "2025-05-20T15:19:46Z")
Awesome photo! You never cease to amaze me with your skill. ---
**Author:** ![terrybb](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.inaturalist.org/terrybb/32/77808_2.png) [@terrybb](https://forum.inaturalist.org/u/terrybb)\ **Post date:** [May 20, 2025, 3:22pm UTC](https://forum.inaturalist.org/t/birding-birdwatching-discussion-topic/57573/1884 "2025-05-20T15:22:24Z")
Awww…thanks! Lots of practice! ---
**Author:** ![austin\_ajit](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.inaturalist.org/austin_ajit/32/56031_2.png) [@austin\_ajit](https://forum.inaturalist.org/u/austin_ajit)\ **Post date:** [May 20, 2025, 4:06pm UTC](https://forum.inaturalist.org/t/birding-birdwatching-discussion-topic/57573/1885 "2025-05-20T16:06:20Z")
I literally own a million birdpools that are used daily. So if that option wins, I’m gonna finally finish a bird of the week challenge! ---
**Author:** ![redeft23](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.inaturalist.org/redeft23/32/44795_2.png) [@redeft23](https://forum.inaturalist.org/u/redeft23)\ **Post date:** [May 20, 2025, 9:10pm UTC](https://forum.inaturalist.org/t/birding-birdwatching-discussion-topic/57573/1886 "2025-05-20T21:10:21Z")
> [@terrybb](#): > > his sort of counts, I guess That definitely counts! Incredibly photo! I have never seen a prothonotary warbler. > [@terrybb](#): > > Awww…thanks! Lots of practice! What camera do you use? This is mid motion. Awesome! > [@hartla4](#): > > I would’ve done “preening or bathing” but I can cheat on that as I own my own bird You can just decide not to include a captive bird. ---
**Author:** ![jjshaef](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.inaturalist.org/jjshaef/32/64612_2.png) [@jjshaef](https://forum.inaturalist.org/u/jjshaef)\ **Post date:** [May 20, 2025, 9:52pm UTC](https://forum.inaturalist.org/t/birding-birdwatching-discussion-topic/57573/1887 "2025-05-20T21:52:26Z")
One of my favorite things I’ve seen in my backyard was a little hummingbird chasing a Merlin! It was super cool, and I find it both funny and adorable how tough those little birds are! ---
**Author:** ![jjshaef](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.inaturalist.org/jjshaef/32/64612_2.png) [@jjshaef](https://forum.inaturalist.org/u/jjshaef)\ **Post date:** [May 20, 2025, 9:54pm UTC](https://forum.inaturalist.org/t/birding-birdwatching-discussion-topic/57573/1888 "2025-05-20T21:54:03Z")
> [@austin\_ajit](#): > > literally Literally!? ---
**Author:** ![terrybb](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.inaturalist.org/terrybb/32/77808_2.png) [@terrybb](https://forum.inaturalist.org/u/terrybb)\ **Post date:** [May 20, 2025, 10:33pm UTC](https://forum.inaturalist.org/t/birding-birdwatching-discussion-topic/57573/1889 "2025-05-20T22:33:50Z")
I use a Canon R7 with Canon RF 100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM telephoto zoom lens. ---
**Author:** ![redeft23](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.inaturalist.org/redeft23/32/44795_2.png) [@redeft23](https://forum.inaturalist.org/u/redeft23)\ **Post date:** [May 20, 2025, 11:41pm UTC](https://forum.inaturalist.org/t/birding-birdwatching-discussion-topic/57573/1890 "2025-05-20T23:41:19Z")
Thank you. I am trying to decide on Cannon or Nikon for getting birds in motion but that is a little off topic from this forum. ---
**Author:** ![redeft23](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.inaturalist.org/redeft23/32/44795_2.png) [@redeft23](https://forum.inaturalist.org/u/redeft23)\ **Post date:** [May 20, 2025, 11:51pm UTC](https://forum.inaturalist.org/t/birding-birdwatching-discussion-topic/57573/1891 "2025-05-20T23:51:37Z")
I created a forum for camera advice if anyone has input. [https://forum.inaturalist.org/t/camera-for-birds/65386](https://forum.inaturalist.org/t/camera-for-birds/65386) ---
**Author:** ![terrybb](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.inaturalist.org/terrybb/32/77808_2.png) [@terrybb](https://forum.inaturalist.org/u/terrybb)\ **Post date:** [May 20, 2025, 11:52pm UTC](https://forum.inaturalist.org/t/birding-birdwatching-discussion-topic/57573/1892 "2025-05-20T23:52:37Z")
I’m sure either would be an excellent choice. The main thing is, learn how to use it to its full capabilities, and practice a lot. ---
**Author:** ![joeylikesbirds](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.inaturalist.org/joeylikesbirds/32/59736_2.png) [@joeylikesbirds](https://forum.inaturalist.org/u/joeylikesbirds)\ **Post date:** [May 21, 2025, 1:29am UTC](https://forum.inaturalist.org/t/birding-birdwatching-discussion-topic/57573/1893 "2025-05-21T01:29:34Z")
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