Bird of the Year

I've always been fascinated by birds. Their ability to fly, their beautiful songs, and their intricate nests have always amazed me. So when I heard about the Bird of the Year competition, I was immediately intrigued.

The Bird of the Year competition is a nationwide event in which the public votes for their favorite bird. The competition is organized by the National Audubon Society, and it has been held annually since 1961.

This year, there are 20 birds on the ballot. The birds include a variety of species, from the common robin to the endangered California condor. I spent some time looking at the list of birds and reading about each one. I finally decided to vote for the American kestrel.

The American kestrel is the smallest falcon in North America. It is a beautiful bird with a slate-blue back and rusty-orange wings. Kestrels are also very skilled hunters. They can hover in the air and then dive down to catch their prey.

I'm not sure if the American kestrel will win the Bird of the Year competition. But I'm glad I voted for it. It's a beautiful bird with a fascinating story.

Whether you're a bird enthusiast or not, I encourage you to participate in the Bird of the Year competition. It's a fun way to learn about birds and to help protect them.

Here are some of the other birds that are on the ballot:

American robin
Bald eagle
Barred owl
Blue jay
California condor
Canada goose
Cardinal
Common loon
Downy woodpecker
Eastern bluebird
Great blue heron
Great horned owl
Indigo bunting
Mourning dove
Northern flicker
Pileated woodpecker
Red-headed woodpecker
Ruby-throated hummingbird
Song sparrow
Turkey vulture
Wood duck

I hope you'll vote for your favorite bird!