<<Jordan Wilkerson wrote:  However, we don't need to report about every canada goose and house finch that passes the window unless there is something remarkable about it.  Obviously, there are always novices excited about their first-ever yellow-rump and they are, of course, welcome to post that sighting; however, I suspect the public is generally not interested in the progress of every one else's annual life list for a particular square foot of property next to their house. Again, if that is remarkable because it is early, or out of range, or exhibits some notable behavior, then of course post it; otherwise, I don't care about your first grackle of the year.
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I thought we were encouraged to report all sightings from birding expeditions in MD on this list. Am I mistaken? Or should I only be reporting rare and unusual sightings? If so, how do we know if a sighting is unusual and therefore "list-worthy"? Some less experienced birders on the list might be interested in some of the less "unusual" sighting information. As a relative "newbie", I just want to make sure I am doing this right. 
Thanks,
Jenny McClintock
Columbia, MD