21. Inca Dove-Lifer! I'll likely have to go to the SW to get this bird. It's an attractive dove species, but for some reason, I have a hard time getting too excited about any doves.
22. Black-billed Cuckoo-This species has been kind of a bugaboo bird for me the past few years. Up until 2010, I didn't have too much difficulty getting it, but I haven't seen it the past two years. In Kansas, it's a bird that I could easily get during migration or could easily miss. I think it's a pretty rare breeder, so I'm not going to count on that. I think my best shot for this cuckoo is during spring migration in the area.
23. Long-eared Owl-Lifer! I'll get this bird; I swear! In fact, I might get it tomorrow. I'm keeping my fingers crossed.
24. Short-eared Owl-I'm pretty sure I've seen two of these babies down in Pawnee County. As my wife and I drove 156 from Rozel to Larned, I've seen two birds flying like Short-eared Owls just after sunset. I couldn't stop to get a better look, so I haven't counted either of them. There is a chance that they could have been harriers flying late. I'll get a Short-eared some time by driving the country roads around sunset (or sunrise if I ever get up that early).
25. Common Poorwill-Lifer! I am determined to get this bird this Spring. I don't think it should be too terribly difficult; it will just involve driving around at night and playing the poorwill call. There's plenty of good habitat for it in Rooks County. Or I might get it at Bird Runner in June.
26. Chuck-will's-widow (Lifer!) and Eastern Whip-poor-will-My best shot for both of these birds is at Bird Runner later this year. I should be able to get the Chuck's there, but the Whip is going to be more difficult. It's definitely a possibility, though.
27. Black-chinned (Lifer!), Broad-tailed (Lifer!), and Rufous Hummingbirds-I could get one at my hummingbird feeder or I could get any one of them at Henry Armknecht's. The most likely time is during Fall migration, which seems like a long time from now.
28. Ladder-backed Woodpecker-Lifer! This is one of the main target species that I would try to get if I go down to Morton County. I need to go soon! I can feel the itch.
29. Pileated Woodpecker-Always an awesome bird to see, but I've just seen so many of them in Michigan. I definitely want to get one in Kansas, but it's not a bird that I would make a trip for by itself. I think I can get it at Bird Runner; otherwise, I'll have to get it in the East some time. I don't have any specific trip to that area planned, though.
30. Western Wood-Pewee-Lifer! This is a bird that I should get in Morton County. Theoretically, I could get it in my own county, but that is not as likely. I guess I better start brushing up on my flycatcher song identification!
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