The Brown-headed Cowbird is a Brood Parasite (allaboutbirds.org). The female Cowbird will lay their eggs in nests of other species. Although some species are able
Category: Birding
Yellow-rumped Warbler [Setophaga coronata] ~ 2016 #53
Early this spring it was my pleasure to add the Yellow-rumped Warbler to my 2016 list. This male was hopping around the cherry blossoms at
Northern Flicker [Colaptes auratus] ~ 2016 #52
The Northern Flicker is a Woodpecker that many times will be found on the ground, unlike it’s tree loving cousins. The Northern Flickers found in
White-crowned Sparrow [Zonotrichia leucophrys] ~ 2016 #51
When spring arrives I notice these White-crowned Sparrows everywhere (which is funny because three years ago I didn’t even know they existed). My first capture
Cedar Waxwing [Bombycilla cedrorum] ~ 2016 #50
I thought it strange that my 50th bird identified this year was the same as my 50th bird identified last year. The Cedar Waxwing is
Bushtit [Psaltriparus minimus] ~ 2016 #49
I was lucky to spot a bushtit on a lovely April afternoon while taking a stroll around Lost Lagoon. I say lucky because I have
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