I am trying to start the DU of California Birding

[XemaSab]

I want a site where everyone can go, share, collaborate, and be themselves.

I'm all visionary like that.

http://californiabirding.net/index.php

:D

If anyone has anything to share, or just wants to raise hell in the lounge, feel happy to join.

[Heidi]

1. This is a very cool idea, but ya know what I'd really like?

I'd like to find a website for birds that's like www.whatsthatbug.com . I consider you and Maestro repositories of bird knowledge, but I can't bother you guys every time I want to identify a bird. x(

[XemaSab]

3. You can TOTALLY post on my website!

I have a WHOLE SECTION for that! :D

For real! Totally post there! :D

[Heidi]

5. Thank you, thank you!

I've added it to my bookmarks. Is it okay if they're not California birds? Cuz I don't see many unidentified California birds around here. x(

:*

:yourock:

[XemaSab]

6. It's fine if they're not California birds

Birders love puzzles. :D

[Heidi]

7. Registered!

Thank you for doing this! :hug:

ETA: You should put the board's link in your sigline to drive traffic there. :thumbsup:

[XemaSab]

14. Sweet!

I would, but I'm not sure I'm ready for teh big party at Xema's. :hide:

[CaliforniaPeggy]

2. My dear Xema!

That looks beautiful!

I'd register, but then you'd be upset at me for never coming by...

I have a history of doing this, alas...

Congrats on your beautiful new site!

:toast:

[XemaSab]

4. I already have 36 people who are registered but never post

There's no reason you shouldn't be number 37! :D

And thanks! :pals:

[BikeWriter]

9. ROFL! You're doing fine so far.I'll share your url with birder friends.

[XemaSab]

15. Please do so!

:bounce:

[BikeWriter]

24. There are more I'll intro you to. :-)

[XemaSab]

25. Thanks!

:hi:

[BikeWriter]

8. As a new member of your site I am totally supportive, my friend.

[XemaSab]

16. .

:pals:

[GoddessOfGuinness]

10. It's not in CA, but you might be interested in this WP story...

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/03/10/AR2009031003498.html

[XemaSab]

18. I love owls!

Thanks for the article! :D

[GoddessOfGuinness]

22. You're welcome!

My neighbor has a wonderful old willow oak where owls like to perch in the early morning hours

[CaliforniaPeggy]

11. I've run into a problem as I'm trying to register!

The letters that I need to type...there's no place designated to type them...

HELP!

[XemaSab]

17. There should be...

:shurg:

[CaliforniaPeggy]

21. I got it!

I'm registered and in!

Just didn't spot the space right underneath!

I'm an idiot!

[BikeWriter]

12. I proposed your site for inclusion in a list of blogs at a friends site,

http://birdstuff.blogspot.com/2008/12/north-american-bird-blogs.html This from his bio:
John L. Trapp
Location: Buchanan, Michigan, United States

My fascination with birds dates to earliest childhood. Entries in my high school senior yearbook profess my interest in ornithology. Birds and their conservation were the focus of a 33-year career as a professional wildlife biologist with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service that took me from the westernmost Aleutian Islands to the political intrigue of Washington, D.C. In retirement, birds remain my constant obsession.

[XemaSab]

19. Can he get me a job with USFWS?

:D

[BikeWriter]

23. Talk to him. He'd make a great reference. He is a super guy.

[XemaSab]

26. .

:)

[CreekDog]

13. i spotted a crow and a seagull today on my street

:eyes:

[XemaSab]

20. I did too

:eyes:

[Heidi]

27. Kick for the day crew!

:kick:

:kick:

[TZ]

28. Well I registered...

as an East Coaster not sure how much I will contribute but I'll try ...:)

[Heidi]

29. Same for me, but Xema says they'll help me identify Swiss birds, too,

and dumb questions about Swiss birds are what I'm most likely to contribute. :P

[XemaSab]

30. Birders are happy to answer any questions

:D

[BikeWriter]

31. K&R

[XemaSab]

32. Thanks!

:D

[Ptah]

33. Great start, Xema

:thumbsup: