Sparrows can be tricky sometimes, especially when it comes to distinguishing Song vs Fox Sparrows. In fact I’m sure the picture I put up of
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Song Sparrow [Melospiza melodia] ~ 2016 #25
The Song Sparrow are very common in this area. I will usually see a handful of them, sometimes foraging on the ground and sometimes sitting
Lesser Scaup [Aythya affinis] ~ 2016 #24
According to allaboutbirds.org the Lesser Scaup is one of the most abundant and widespread of the diving ducks in North America. Indeed they can be
Rock Pigeon [Columba livia] ~ 2016 #19
The Rock Pigeon is pretty common, and some even see it as a pest. There were a few hanging out on the pier on this
American Robin [Turdus migratorius] ~ 2016 #10
Today’s post features the harbinger of spring, The American Robin. The Robin is usually associated with the start of spring maybe because they are one
Ring-necked Duck [Aythya collaris] ~ 2016 #09
I spotted some ducks a little distance away. I didn’t have my binoculars so it wasn’t until I got home that I realized that I
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