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little Z

Trad climber

un cafetal en Naranjo

Jan 31, 2014 - 03:05pm PT

dee ee,

those stains on the Gray Hawk's breast look to me like they were made by Prairie Warbler juice

Reilly

Mountain climber

The Other Monrovia- CA

Jan 31, 2014 - 03:13pm PT

Ode to a Bewick's Wren

The window through which I look from my Throne of Pontification provides
me a view of The Hedge 8' away. I don't know from bushes but it is green
and is a jungle. It is ruled by my particular friend, Mr Bewick. He does allow
visits by the House Finches and White-crowned Sparrows as his heart, being
that of a true warrior, also knows compassion and pity. He also wanders
which more likely explains those lesser species' visits. So imagine my
surprise the other day when I espied my first ever view in The Hedge of a
California Towhee. After my initial joy I began to worry for my particular
friend. Later that day I was toiling, to the extent that I toil, on my back
porch steps when I heard his excited chirpping (sp?). He suddenly appeared
and landed on the branch of the Camillia (I am told it is one) bush nearest to
me, maybe 8' away. He gave me a most peculiar and long look, especially
for someone that frenetic. He quickly explained that he took pity on the
Towhee for its ungainly and clumsy manners and that I needn't worry.
It was a good day.

Bob D'A

Trad climber

Taos, NM

Jan 31, 2014 - 03:39pm PT

Didn't get to go Carara National Park today, the wife had a few more things done at the dentist. More shots of urban birds.

On to San Gerardo de Dota tomorrow for some mountain birds.

dee ee

Mountain climber

citizen of planet Earth

Jan 31, 2014 - 06:36pm PT

little Z.

Dude yer' killin' me. It musta' been within' spittin' distance.

Bob D'A

Trad climber

Taos, NM

Feb 2, 2014 - 06:21pm PT

A few from San Gerardo de Dota, CR...what an amazing place to bird.

Mike Bolte

Trad climber

Planet Earth

Feb 2, 2014 - 06:32pm PT

Whoa Bob! some incredible birds and excellent photos of 'em!

dee ee

Mountain climber

citizen of planet Earth

Feb 2, 2014 - 06:38pm PT

Bob, I like that Tanager!

dee ee

Mountain climber

citizen of planet Earth

Feb 2, 2014 - 06:45pm PT

I've got a few new ones. I finally got on a Seal Beach Naval Weapons Reserve trip with the San Berdoo Valley Audubon led by famous climber and climbing guide author Brad Singer. It was a who's who of Inland Empire birding hotties. Not all these are from the SBNWR but... 3 lifers for me, Pac.-Golden Plover, Nelson's Sparrow and Red Knot.

This one is for Tony. Pacific Golden Plover...finally!

Rusty Blackbird

Cassin's Vireo

Thick-billed Savannah Sparrow

Nelson's Sparrow

Ferruginous Hawk

Bob D'A

Trad climber

Taos, NM

Feb 3, 2014 - 08:55am PT

A few more from San Gerardo de Dota, CR

Bob D'A

Trad climber

Taos, NM

Feb 3, 2014 - 11:31am PT

Green Heron, La sabana Park, San Jose, CR

Cool looking bird.

Large-footed Finch, San Gerardo, CR

dirt claud

Social climber

san diego,ca

Feb 3, 2014 - 11:35am PT

So the little lady and I made it out to West Coast Falconry in Alpine to do their introductory Falconry class. Was really cool to see these Harris Hawks up close and personal. And I finally got some pics of my own to contribute since my crappy camera was able to get so close. Get out and try it if you get a chance, it's a little pricey at $75, but you might be able to get a Groupon/Zootravel deal like we did

http://westcoast-falconry.com/falconry-education/west-coast-falconry-san-diego/.

Darwin

Trad climber

Seattle, WA

Feb 3, 2014 - 12:13pm PT

From an email to Tony(sorry to be lazy):
I knew I couldn't stand to watch the whole game so I went for a longinish walk just before kickoff. Just a couple blocks down the street I heard a noise like a construction project, saw a pile of chips on the sidewalk and then looked up to see a Pileated Woodpecker excavating for bugs or a nest hole. I also saw it stand off a squirrel by extending its wings as the squirrel tried to get by the woodpecker to get down the trunk. I really really wish I had taken a photo of that. Think that creepy way cormorants look when they dry their wings. I got back just in time for Bruno Mars.

Earlier, I went up north to close-by Snohomish to look for a Gyrfalcon before the game today (in a car, that sort of hurts). I didn't see the falcon but it was finally a clear day and there were lots of Widgeons, a few N. Pintails and Trumpeter Swans, and (I'm guessing) literally tons of Snow Geese.

a link to a better image of the above:
http://173.160.158.251/postings/2014_02_01_birds/posting/snoho.jpg

I traded the first half of the Superbowl for the following. I'm a Hawks fan, but I still think it was worth it.

pile of chips:
http://173.160.158.251/postings/2014_02_01_birds/display/P1000240.jpg

Unedited photos from the last two days:
http://173.160.158.251/postings/2014_02_01_birds/index.html

Bob D'A

Trad climber

Taos, NM

Feb 4, 2014 - 03:48pm PT

A few more from the mountains around San Gerardo de Dota, CR

Reilly

Mountain climber

The Other Monrovia- CA

Feb 4, 2014 - 03:52pm PT

Don't be coy with us, Bob. What kind of Trogon is it, huh?
(I know but I want you to fess up) :-)

Nice shootin'!

Q- Ball

Mountain climber

where the wind always blows

Feb 4, 2014 - 04:06pm PT

Quiz Time! and one more.

john hansen

climber

Feb 4, 2014 - 04:37pm PT

Does any one know how the Klamath area refugee's are water wise this spring?

I am thinking of taking a trip from Monterey up the coast to Portland then back down through Bend to Klamath falls. This would be late March early April.

Will there still be any birds around?

Edit: Here is a great birding resource for Oregon birding. Click on any county and it gives lots of great info.

http://birdingoregon.info/