Birding Bloopers #20

When I set out to record a few birding bloopers - misidentification of birds - I never realised I would get so many willing contributors. But here we are - up to number 20. There is a standing, open invitation to all my readers to contribute their embarrassing birding moments - or dob in someone else.

This latest contribution comes from Snail - she’s dobbed in someone else. I think this is a classic:

I’m forever mistaking inanimate objects for birds. But here’s one more story where I can point the finger at another (unnamed) party.

We were having a Sunday afternoon picnic in a park in Townsville. One of the people at the next table—a self-proclaimed expert in natural history—announced loudly and confidently, “Hear that sound? It’s a whistling kite.”

We took the squeaky toy from the dog and put it in a bag.

Some things are best left unsaid.

Thanks to Snail from A Snail’s Eye View for this classic birding blooper.

Read more birding bloopers here - some entertaining reading.

White-Bellied Sea-Eagle

Disclaimer: This photo has nothing to do with this article; I just think it’s a nice photo from my photo gallery and I wanted to share it with you.