Acadian Flycatcher -- Empidonax virescens
Turkey Vulture -- Cathartes aura
Ringed Turtle Dove -- Streptopelia risoria
I was surprised to see one of these yesterday. First I thought it was an oddly coloured mourning dove, because it was hanging out with one, but I got a closer look and it was definitely a ringed turtle dove. These guys are domesticated doves with no analogue in North America, so it took a bit to identify, but I found several references to feral populations in cities across the US, so I suppose I shouldn't be too surprised we have them feral here as well.
Little Blue Heron -- Egretta caerulea
Been reviewing my birding post and am correcting some glaring omissions.
American Crow -- Corvus brachyrhynchos
When have I *not* seen these wonderful creatures?
Common Raven -- Corvus corax
The most important bird on my list, from a personal standpoint. My primary totem, despite the fact that it's not native to anywhere I've ever lived (at least not anymore). I saw a few when I was in Albuquerque for a conference. Significantly, I saw three of them circle the wolf habitat (wolf is my secondary totem) while at a wildlife preserve. I've also heard their call several times while at my aunt's place in the Appalachians, but I never managed to see them while there.
When have I *not* seen these wonderful creatures?
Common Raven -- Corvus corax
The most important bird on my list, from a personal standpoint. My primary totem, despite the fact that it's not native to anywhere I've ever lived (at least not anymore). I saw a few when I was in Albuquerque for a conference. Significantly, I saw three of them circle the wolf habitat (wolf is my secondary totem) while at a wildlife preserve. I've also heard their call several times while at my aunt's place in the Appalachians, but I never managed to see them while there.
Brown Thrasher -- Toxostoma rufum
There are tons of these guys around.
Red-tailed Hawk -- Buteo jamaicensis
Downy Woodpecker -- Picoides pubescens
Barn Swallow -- Hirundo rustica
Eastern Kingbird -- Tyrannus tyrannus
Ruby-throated Hummingbird (male and female) -- Archilochus colubris
I saw a whole gaggle this morning. In addition to both morphs of snow goose (shown below), there were Canada geese, and one that looked to be a hybrid with some domestic species. All travelling together. Isn't diversity grand?!
Snow goose -- Chen caerulescens
Snow goose (blue phase) -- Chen caerulescens (this one used to be called the Blue goose, when they thought it was a different species)
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Gwyn Raven said:
One of these days I will make it out there. I'd love to see some of the places you keep... read more
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Liss said:
If you come out here again and have some time, I can find your a raven or six. ^_^ read more
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Gwyn Raven said:
Thanks. I've sent quite a few people your way, and I'll continue to do so :) read more
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[this is good]Hey Gwyn, Just wanted to see how you were doing, thanks for your plug. I have stopped doing the ebay... read more
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Pretty cool! I didn't even know that albino squirrels exist. read more
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