Blue Jay

Cornell’s All About Birds

Ellicott City
October 20, 2012
Photo by Kathy Litzinger

Swansfield (Columbia)
March 26, 2006
Photo by June Tveekrem

Alpha Ridge Park
November 3, 2025
Photo by Lynn Gregg

Wilde Lake October 20, 2025 Lily Saul

While not necessary for common species, it is good to get into the habit of including photographs and recordings/spectrographs so that you do it for uncommon species that require more documentation.