Date: 12/30/25 8:07 pm From: Kenn Kaufman <kenn.kaufman...> Subject: Re: [Ohio-birds] Big year thoughts and numbers
I haven't commented on this before, but as the year draws to a close, I
wanted to say how much I've enjoyed and appreciated Sandra Keller's updates
on her Big Year attempts in Warren and Clinton counties. I don't know much
about that part of the state, so I've learned a lot from her posts about
the hotspots there and the status of different species. And I totally agree
with Sandra's point that "Big years are for learning" -- especially when we
focus on a specific area. Of course it can be fun to run all over the
state, or all over the continent, but we learn so much at a fine detail
when we're trying to find every species within the boundaries of one county.
So thank you, Sandra, and very best wishes to everyone for a bird-filled
2026!
Kenn Kaufman
Oak Harbor, Ohio
On Tue, Dec 30, 2025 at 3:23 PM Sandra Keller <
<000007a762f332b7-dmarc-request...> wrote:
> 219 counting both counties - so I will up my goal to 225 for Hamilton next
> year.
> I do travel. And I want to do more botany, odes, and butterflies in Ohio
> next year
> Also. I will be outside of Hamilton! I was going to try Armco for Creeper
> today. And maybe
> Stake out those feeders at the Caesar creek nature center - Siskin would
> be nice!
> I get on the Cincinnati CBC. Just cruising my area. And no Siskins in
> Warren or
> Clinton…….. birding! But I wimped out. It’s too cold…… and I need a break
> day.
>
> I was comparing my columns in my numbers chart - I can’t believe some of
> the misses!
> No Sora, pine warbler, Northern Waterthrush, Veery! Golden or Blue winged.
> For either
> County. There’s others. Shorebirds were rare - limited habitat in either
> county. Hopefully
> That doesn’t happen next year in Hamilton! That’s the big unknown. And
> snow cover
> And freezeups for field birds and waterfowl here. We will see!
>
> I am sure others will join me here! It’s fun! No matter ones work
> schedule, big years are
> For learning. And yes, numbers! But you do what you can! Maybe even a big
> year in one
> Spot. You really learn it that way!
>
> Good birding everyone! Here’s to a birdy 2026!
>
> Sandra Keller
>
> Sent from my iPad mini
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