Brian

Hello from California, I am really enjoying this class! I have been a casual birder for several years, but am really discovering many new things. From the Bird Wall, I spent a lot of time just exporting species that I have not seen, but hope to some day. From the U.S. the Greater Roadrunner has always fascinated me and I recently took a trip to Joshua Trees National Park (just before the shelter in place started) hoping to see one. I was not successful, despite learning that one could be often found hanging out in the parking lot of the Park Ranger station. I did see a few other new species...a Black Throat Sparrow and California Thrasher. The Eurasian Hoopoe  was also fascinating....I had read a bit about it and its strange plume on its head. Humming birds have also been a big favorite, and I keep a feed in my yard that is owned my a very aggressive Anne's hummer. It is amazing how close they will get to me sometimes  if I go out the check the feeder when they are around