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Q- Ball
Mountain climber
where the wind always blows
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Hey Bob, I was thinking black-throated trogon above?
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Bob D'A
Trad climber
Taos, NM
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Q-ball...I think you are right.
From internet... Violaceous Trogon
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Crimpergirl
Sport climber
Boulder, Colorado!
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Beautiful Military Macaws! We saw several in January on the western coast of Mexico south of Puerta Vallarta. Such a treat to see them in the wild.
Here is another from our recent trip to the High Island area. I love this photo!
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Q- Ball
Mountain climber
where the wind always blows
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I waited around for momma or dad to show up to this nest but no dice! Crimpergrl, I've always wanted to see a military, those guys above are the great green aka buffon's macaw. They are still hanging on in Moskitia! I am heading back down there in July to check on a Harpy nest. First one recorded in Honduras in a very long time!
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dee ee
Mountain climber
Of THIS World (Planet Earth)
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OK, BIRDAPALOOZA FOLK, BN HAS SPOKEN!
Birdapalooza will be good times! Here is a proposed 'schedule', cast your vote:
1. Thurs-RPV area for anyone interested. Maybe meet at lower Trump public parking at 7:30am, check out the trails and coast, then north a little to the point etc, then maybe south coast botanic gardens or other area parks.
2. Friday- OC tour. Local palooza experts pick starting place and time. :-)
3. Saturday- OC tour. Start at San Joaquin at 8am? Then move on to Bolsa Chicago etc. Local palooza experts to advise meeting place for San Joaquin...
Sound like a decent plan??
This works for me as long as my work schedule doesn't shift. I'll put something together for Fri.
DE
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Crimpergirl
Sport climber
Boulder, Colorado!
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Q-ball - aren't they also called Military Macaws? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Great_green_macaw.
I didn't realize they went by so many names. Beautiful birds regardless!
edit: oh, I think I see. There is the Military Macaw and the Great Military Macaw (aka Buffons and Great Green). Not sure how the two differ. They look alike quite a bit. Cool info!
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Darwin
Trad climber
Seattle, WA
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This is Marlin Greene's photo of the Black-throated Blue Warbler that was in north Seattle (Bothell actually). I think this shows why it was such a big deal, even discounting the range! I saw it when I drove but didn't see it when I rode my bike back up there. On bike I did discover a beautiful riparian zone just north east of the tip of Lake Washington. I'll be back up there for that even if the bird has flown.
I got permission from the photographer, Marlin Greene to post this. He has a blog, too, so check it out. http://www.oneearthimages.com/blog/blog_index.php . It's not mine, so I can say: Nice Photo!
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matty
Trad climber
under the sea
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I'm only able to make saturday palooza. Any schedule is fine by me.
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BrassNuts
Trad climber
Save your a_s, reach for the brass...
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Woohoo, Birdapalooza 2015 is gonna be good!!!! Good birdies in Josh this morning. Looking forward to seeing what the SoCal birding tacos come up with for that Friday :-)
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Craig Fry
Trad climber
So Cal.
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QUESTION???
What are the dates?
if they are this week, then I'm out because of the Josh Fest
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Crimpergirl
Sport climber
Boulder, Colorado!
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April 16, 17 and 18.... hope you can join CF!
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dee ee
Mountain climber
Of THIS World (Planet Earth)
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Yay for the Dodo!
Pete DiSimone and Silent Bob at Starr Ranch the other night.
Bob is a rescue bird and was found with a broken wing. He has been in Pete's care for 10 or so years.
Mallards in muck.
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dirt claud
Social climber
san diego,ca
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Finally got a camera to take some shots with, still need a zoom lens, sneaked up on these fellas while in Bend, OR.
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Crimpergirl
Sport climber
Boulder, Colorado!
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I WISH about the dodo. Fun video nonetheless. A few more from our recent trip.
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Tony
Trad climber
Pt. Richmond, CA
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I'm heading down Thursday, so will be able to make it for the Friday outing. How about that Brown-crested Flycatcher dee ee? Is it still around?
I haven't gotten out much lately, but we did go on a pelagic trip out of Monterey a couple of weeks ago. It's the first time out so early. As expected the bird numbers were not as high as in summer-fall, but we were hoping for some unusual species. No luck there, but there were lots of alcids: Common Murre, Rhinoceros Auklet, Pigeon Guillemot, Cassin's Auklet and Ancient Murrelet.
The "horns" of the Rhinos weren't yet worn down by burrow digging.
A nice group of Ancient Murrelets was more than the total I had seen previously.
No more chumming allowed in Monterey Bay, but a number of Black-footed Albatrosses followed us.
The Brandt's Comorants were displacing the CA Sea Lions from the jetty for the nesting.
There were good numbers and variety of marine mammals.
We saw a few sea Otters on the way out.
A large group of Risso's Dolphins
A large pod(?) of Short-beaked Common Dolphins accpmpied us for a while. They were around because of the unuaually warm water.
A solitary Orca was circling around hunting.
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Crimpergirl
Sport climber
Boulder, Colorado!
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Dee ee
BrassNuts
Crimpie
10B4ME
Darwin (hopefully)
Tony + 1
Matty
Steve Aho
Am I missing anyone?
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dirt claud
Social climber
san diego,ca
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Sweeet!!, just noticed you guys are planning another Birdapalooza. I think Beth and I can make it on Saturday. Will let you know for sure as soon as we find out. Look forward to seeing the gang, maybe we should make up some shirts ;)
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Crimpergirl
Sport climber
Boulder, Colorado!
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Dee ee
BrassNuts
Crimpie
10B4ME
Darwin (hopefully)
Tony + 1
Matty
Steve Aho
Dirt Claude
Beth
This is going to be awesome! Someone in the know should work on the shirts. No clue how... (no time either. :/)
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