Birds of the Equinox: September 2009
In September 2009, birders around the world documented birdlife within 12 hours either side of the equinox. In words, pictures, and lists, here are their stories. You can explore using the map or the illustrated list below it. The next solar birding event will be 21 December 2009.
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The North Temperate Zone
A little later when at the kitchen sink, I glanced out and saw a hummingbird at the impatiens. That made me happy! They are still around although few and far between. (kdringer)
Black-headed Gull
by Claudia
Wetlands by NC_N8
Kiel (Germany): Claudia
Bremen (Germany): clange
California (USA): BirdersReport
New Jersey (USA): JimMcConnell
Maryland (USA): cghawthorne
Missouri (USA): Swiftgirl
Missouri (USA): kdringer
Kansas (USA): giantkiler
North Carolina (USA): NC_N8
Texas (USA): BlurryEyedBirdr
Texas (USA): thainamu
Arizona (USA): gingkobird
Taipei (Taiwan): byewood
The Tropics
A lifer for the Equinox - Superb Fruit-dove - plus I trod in very fresh cassowary droppings. But no cassowary today. (Fregata)
Northern Red Bishop
by js_merz
Oaxaca (Mexico): Chivis
Cobly (Benin): js_merz
Ukarumpa (Papua New Guinea): Nancy
Ukarumpa (Papua New Guinea): srvancott
Queensland (Australia): Fregata
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