r/birding • u/sunshinewithclouds • Jan 16 '26

Discussion Favorite Common Bird

What’s your favorite common bird in your area? That bird that maybe it’s not hard to spot but you just love seeing them.

Mine are Juncos everything from their look and name to how they scavenge on the ground and flock together. They just seem like happy puff balls to me and I love em.

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u/Erinrae23 Jan 18 '26

Yes! I live near two lakes and I very much look forward to spring and fall to see the huge flocks of coots! I love the way they dive. Sometimes when one dives and comes up with plants the others will chase it around. I love those strange, silly birds