Michael Eaton

These birds won't watch themselves.
Sharing my daily bird observations + bird photos.

[Michael Eaton @MichaelEaton01]

When Dillon Maggard to move up to up ultra? Go Dillon!! #PCX2

[Michael Eaton @MichaelEaton01]

@realDonaldTrump Deal: we hand count the vote but we also get universal health. If we’re gonna copy Canada let’s go all in.

[Birds Connect Seattle @birdsconnectsea]

Seattle Audubon's Big Backyard Birdathon is ON! Let's work together to create one big bird list, yard by yard, neighborhood by neighborhood. Join in the fun and help us make our spring fundraiser the best ever.

Register at: https://t.co/Dhg2kk2Mev

[Michael Eaton @MichaelEaton01]

My wife is gonna hate this! #alarmclock #birdsong @SeattleAudubon

[Audubon Society @audubonsociety]

Why wake up to a blaring alarm clock when birdsong is an option? https://t.co/IA6cEaDobc

[Michael Eaton @MichaelEaton01]

Discovery Park - 26 species. 44° 12mph S Sunny. Highlight was FOY Rufous Hummingbird. King county species number 112 for the year. @SeattleAudubon @Team_eBird #checklistadaychallenge #birding https://t.co/gFGMg0r5sG

[Michael Eaton @MichaelEaton01]

If you're still out birding read this! Great article on how to stay safe and healthy while still enjoying some time with the birds. Happy birding. #SocialDistance #birding @SeattleAudubon @AudubonWA https://t.co/gA6XTDbgKq via @Team_eBird

[Michael Eaton @MichaelEaton01]

LIFE LIST UPDATE: Bird 644 Northern Shrike. 28 Mar 2020 - Union Bay Natural Area / Montlake Fill - 34 species. So many highlights! Virginia Rail, Northern Shrike (lifer), Pair of Cooper's Hawks and Say's Phoebe!! @SeattleAudubon @Team_eBird @AudubonWA https://t.co/k2yql5YQAg

[Michael Eaton @MichaelEaton01]

27 Mar 2020 - Green Lake - 29 species. 40° Rain. Highlight was seeing my first baby hummingbirds. Anna's Hummingbird on nest feeding three young. Same place but new things to see everyday. #checklistadaychallenge #birding @SeattleAudubon https://t.co/BSbeQMeVH2

[Oregon Zoo @OregonZoo]

Baby dino is learning to walk

[Michael Eaton @MichaelEaton01]

26 Mar 2020 - Green Lake - 42 species. 40°, cloudy. Highlights of the morning were the resident Sora coming out for a photo and 2 pairs of Wood Ducks along the west shore. #checklistadaychallenge #birding #birdisaverb @SeattleAudubon @Team_eBird https://t.co/trdAOJaacm

[Michael Eaton @MichaelEaton01]

Today we see a Cinnamon-breasted Bunting on our #virtualbirding tour. This male is looking dashing as he takes a break from chasing his lunch. @SIBirdClub @SANParksKNP @Team_eBird #birding #bunting #birds #SocialDistanacing

[Michael Eaton @MichaelEaton01]

Old article but still true, it's a great time to go birding as long as you are practicing #socialdistancing. https://t.co/FMTbyBng4G

[Michael Eaton @MichaelEaton01]

Great stuff. As a Kentuckian at heart I've ranted for years about our choice of Cardinal as our state bird. Glad @TheBirdist agrees. #statebirds #abavirtualbirdclub @ABA

[Amer. Birding Assoc. @ABA]

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[Michael Eaton @MichaelEaton01]

Missed the Northern Shrike but did get some nice shots of this Yellow-rumped Warbler during golden hour. @SeattleAudubon #birding #birdisaverb #warblers

[Michael Eaton @MichaelEaton01]

@SeattleAudubon I've seen tree swallows at Marymoor Park in the community gardens and a few sightings at Green Lake, though mostly Violet-Green Swallows at GL.

[Michael Eaton @MichaelEaton01]

Our #virtualbirding tour continues today in @SANParksKNP with this lovely Red-billed Oxpecker. This one has left the ox momentarily to pose for a photo. @SIBirdClub @Team_eBird #birdwatching #birding #oxpecker #sibirdclub

[Michael Eaton @MichaelEaton01]

25 Mar 2020 - Green Lake - 26 species (+1 other taxa) 39°, light rain. Highlight of the morning was a group of 5 mew gulls hanging around the diving platform. Great for just observing some behavior and shapes. https://t.co/pdOBdK8Kww

[Michael Eaton @MichaelEaton01]

@SIBirdClub @Team_eBird Today's virtual birding takes us to @SANParkKNP. We've found a stunning African Grey Hornbill enjoying the warm morning sun. #virtualbirding #sibirdclub #SocialDistancing

[Michael Eaton @MichaelEaton01]

Morning Checklist - 24 Mar 2020 - Green Lake - 30 species (+2 other taxa), 40° Cloudy. Highlight: Varied Thrush, White-crowned Sparrow FOY and a pair of Ring-necked Ducks. #checklistadaychallenge @SIBirdClub @SeattleAudubon https://t.co/qqLW8bImY3

[Michael Eaton @MichaelEaton01]

Morning checklist: Green Lake. 7:10am. Cloudy. 44°f. 35 species. Sora still present, heard in cattails. Massive group of violet-green swallows. Biggest group I've seen yet this spring. Easily 150+. #checklistadaychallenge #ebird #birding @SeattleAudubon