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SteveW
Trad climber
The state of confusion
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I don't think I'd like to mess with that black headed siskin,
Little Z--mean looking beak!
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little Z
Trad climber
un cafetal en Naranjo
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yeah Steve, that's a weird look for the bill, but it's because it was eating something and the upper and lower mandibles were sliding back and forth. Caught it with its lower mandible sticking way out!
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Reilly
Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
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OK, avert yer eyes if you hate sappy stories.
Watch The Penguin Who Swims 5,000 Miles To See His Human Pal Every Year
It began in 2011, when retired bricklayer Joao Pereira de Souza, 71, rescued a South American Magellanic penguin on a fishing village island off Rio de Janeiro in Brazil.
The animal was starving and covered in oil, but after Mr Pereira de Souza helped it recover, the two became best buddies.
The penguin, named Dindim by its friend, comes back to see him for eight months every year.
It spends the rest of the time breeding in Patagonia off the coasts of Argentina and Chile.
The animal swims up to 5,000 miles just to live with Mr Pereira de Souza.
“I love the penguin like it’s my own child and I believe the penguin loves me,” Mr Pereira de Souza told Globo TV.
“No one else is allowed to touch him. He pecks them if they do. He lays on my lap, lets me give him showers, allows me to feed him sardines and to pick him up.”
http://news.yahoo.com/watch-the-penguin-who-swims-5000-miles-to-see-his-100012671.html
EDIT ALERT! Perhaps I didn't make it clear but there is a video
with that link above that all sappy types need to watch!
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Bob D'A
Trad climber
Taos, NM
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Thanks Little Z, I just try to post some good ones till the big guns come out. :-)
Reilly, I'm crying in my beer right now.
Arizona is kinda weird this time of the year, seems like everyone is older than me and white.
A few more from a really excellent day of birding.
Little Z, that Elegant Euphonia is stunning.
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BrassNuts
Trad climber
Save your a_s, reach for the brass...
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Close encounter with a Peregrine today;
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cyndiebransford
climber
Kenai Peninsula, Alaska
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I was down in Sacramento, California last week to see my parents. I did some backyard birding.
Thanks to everyone for continuing to post to this thread, it helps me get through the birdless winters.
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Bob D'A
Trad climber
Taos, NM
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Great photos Cyndie.
A few more from AZ. When along the Salt River north of Phoenix, great place for birding.
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dee ee
Mountain climber
Of THIS World (Planet Earth)
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Mar 10, 2016 - 08:52am PT
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Cyndie, I'm going with immature Golden Crowned on the second one.
The first one.....??
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Reilly
Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
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Mar 10, 2016 - 09:37am PT
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On Cyndie's first I'm leaning towards imm Song or maybe Chipping
but without seeing the front all bets are off.
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cyndiebransford
climber
Kenai Peninsula, Alaska
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Mar 10, 2016 - 09:40am PT
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Thanks guys, the immatures are difficult for me.
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limpingcrab
Trad climber
the middle of CA
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Mar 10, 2016 - 09:40am PT
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Not sure if this has been mentioned:
https://cdfgnews.wordpress.com/2016/03/07/los-banos-wildlife-area-debuts-new-birding-trail/
MARCH 7, 2016
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife’s (CDFW) Los Banos Wildlife Area recently opened a new birding trail. The trail will annually reopen on the third weekend in February and remain open each year through mid-June.
The Wildlife Conservation Board provided funding for the 2.5 miles of paths that wind through six habitat types — seasonal wetlands, old growth riparian, restored riparian, sloughs, managed uplands and irrigated pasture. At this time of the year, birders can expect to see numerous species of ducks, geese, wading birds and song birds. Each area contains interpretive signs in both English and Spanish that feature bird illustrations donated by artist John Muir Laws. The trail is located at the northeast corner of the refuge, near parking lot No. 11 — the nearest street address is 7985 S. Wolfsen Road, Los Banos (93635). The Salt Slough check station adjacent to the trail contains additional parking and public restrooms.
Access to the trail is free to those possessing a valid hunting, fishing or trapping license. All other visitors 16 years of age or older must be in possession of a CDFW Lands Pass, which is available for purchase online or at license agents or CDFW sales offices.
For more information, please contact the Los Banos Wildlife Area at (209) 826-0463.
Media Contacts:
Candace Sigmond, CDFW Central Region, (209) 704-4772
Kyle Orr, CDFW Communications, (916) 322-8958
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SteveW
Trad climber
The state of confusion
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Mar 10, 2016 - 04:00pm PT
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Pretty reflective, BN!
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Willoughby
Social climber
Truckee, CA
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Mar 10, 2016 - 04:17pm PT
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Cyndie's first bird is notorious out of context, and it can really throw off the scent when it appears in wild places. Problem is, it's one that we seldom really look at. So here's your hint: imagine that bird eating popcorn off of a city sidewalk.
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Reilly
Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
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Mar 10, 2016 - 04:43pm PT
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Willoughby, I did think of that but shelved it in hopes of getting excited!
You party pooper. :-)
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cyndiebransford
climber
Kenai Peninsula, Alaska
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Mar 10, 2016 - 04:45pm PT
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I am still in the dark. Willoughby, Reilly? A more definite answer please. Sorry I am so lame.
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Willoughby
Social climber
Truckee, CA
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Mar 10, 2016 - 04:48pm PT
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Sorry.
To make up for it, here's a repost. I was just doing some work at Cal Academy on Monday, and couldn't help but think of this bird, which spent last winter across the street.
Say, did I ever post a Tahoe Big Year wrap up?
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Willoughby
Social climber
Truckee, CA
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Mar 10, 2016 - 04:55pm PT
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Here's an ID challenge for you:
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Willoughby
Social climber
Truckee, CA
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Mar 10, 2016 - 04:58pm PT
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Cyndie - hint #2: it's more weaver than sparrow (despite its common name), at least from a North American perspective.
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john hansen
climber
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Mar 10, 2016 - 05:35pm PT
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Perhaps an English sparrow?
How did the Tahoe big year go?
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little Z
Trad climber
un cafetal en Naranjo
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Mar 10, 2016 - 05:46pm PT
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welcome back Will. Do tell of the Tahoe Big Year!
12th bird from left, 2nd row is a Bicknell's.
odds and ends
Swallow-tailed Kite
Pearl Kite, think robin-sized raptor
Laughing Falcon
Crimson-fronted Parakeet
Mangrove Cuckoo
Cindy - spoiler alert! unless you want to keep on guessing. House Sparrow
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