Chapter three · Visitors & regulars
The birds of this yard
Identity rule № 1
A shadow, a purple feeder reflection, or the same perch is context—not identity.
Opening the field guide…
B · Regulars
Birds known by name
No individual bird has enough confirmed evidence for a name yet.
See what evidence it needs →How a regular earns a name
- Collect clear views from more than one angle.
- Compare body structure and persistent markings.
- Ask a human when the evidence is close.
- Say “not enough evidence” when light is doing the work.
C · Field guide