Georgia Birding and Nature

to Georgia Birding and Nature

This site is basically devoted to the birds discovered in Georgia by Eric Beohm & Michael Beohm.

It's a pleasure to share the joy of birding with others who also have an appreciation for nature's wonders. Georgia offers quite a stage for this endeavor from mountains majesty to pristine barrier islands.

This site is different from other sites in that I focus on birds that I actually find, not ones that I relocate or photos that people send me.

Highlights include the rarest birds ever documented in GA, such as Scott's Oriole and Yellow-billed Loon. Many birds listed as accidental for the area or time of sighting are also included.

I actually don't do much birding anymore compared to some people, but there are times when I might get out several times a week, usually after work. Other times I may go months without birding.

Michael is mainly handling Butterflies and Moths. Michael Beohm is a pioneer as a student of nature; finding and documenting wildlife all by himself. I've never met anyone else with such talent and insight.

Since I bought my $200 camera, I've had the pleasure of sharing my sightings. I've found that there are a lot of great people out there who actually enjoy birds, not just the tick on a list. Many of them have awesome sightings but rarely report what they see. It's so interesting to hear their observations from places in GA that we don't even realize exist. I hope that I too can contribute a small amount to further the understanding and joy of birding in Georgia.

Eric Beohm

For: BUTTERFLIES OF GEORGIA (click here)

For: MOTHS OF GEORGIA (click here)

I finally got a camera the other day and thought I might post some of the birds I've found recently. The inexpensive camera definitely has serious limitations, but a few shots seem to turn out ok. I have found ducks to be the easiest to photograph and most everything else has been almost impossible, so far.

I have used a video camera in the past and have been able to document a handful of rarities with it. Most rare birds though are difficult to find, photograph, and relocate unless you're birding in an area that has many birdwatchers. Many of which know each other, know the area, know the secret spots of that area, etc.

I assume the day is coming soon when technology will allow birdwatchers to finally be able to capture on film what they see with their binoculars. Until then, the beautiful curves of a bird will continue to be reduced to a grainy, pixelated blob.

Eric Beohm

Nov, 2003

GA's first Meadow Fritillary found by Michael Beohm 4/6/06 in Rabun Co.

Gopher Tortoise (Early County, 7-11-05)

Least Flycatcher (photo by Michael Beohm)

Sooty Tern (1 of 43 we found inland on 7/11/05)

There have been some very rare birds that I have been blessed to discover in Georgia. Some were found while birding together with Michael Beohm, who as a birder, is in a class by himself.

They were really fun to see, however, at the time I did not have or own a camera. Fortunately, many of them were confirmed by at least one competent observer. Some of them include:

Fork-tailed Flycatcher

Western Grebe

Golden-crowned Sparrow

Swainson's Hawk

Inca Dove

Yellow-legged Gull

Kelp Gull

Green Violet-ear

These are some of the rarer ones. It's amazing what is out there if we just take the time to look. Though I spend very little time birding now, I find just looking out my window or driving to work to be a satisfying way to see birds.

Whewww...wa-a-a-ay too close!

Thanks for dropping by and taking a look at my photos!

Georgia Birding & Nature by Eric Beohm

If you would like to contact me regarding this site, click here: eric.beohm343@yahoo.com