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Birders

WestMichRad

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1. Bad timing for us!

Reply to Onthefly (Original post)

Sat Feb 14, 2026, 11:51 AM

11 hrs ago

We’ve had an abundance of winter visitors at our feeders for weeks, including a near-daily sharp-shinned hawk. But the weather has taken a decided turn to warmer temperatures, and the birds are now infrequent visitors. My count numbers will be down by more than 80%.

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Great Backyard Bird Count Underway [View all] Onthefly 13 hrs ago OP

Bad timing for us! WestMichRad 11 hrs ago #1

Yes. The count varies. Onthefly 8 hrs ago #2