Identification

Feather Abrasion

Byjepbird@att.net September 8, 2020July 3, 2025

Here’s a pix of feather I found this morning showing feather abrasion.

History | Identification

“Wheatear”

Byjepbird@att.net April 14, 2023July 3, 2025

Anyone been curious about the word “Wheatear”? According to Peter Mathisson in “The Tree Where Man was Born” it’s old english for “whte arse”. (Painting by David A. Sibley)

Identification

Taking Shelter

Byjepbird@att.net October 13, 2021March 5, 2025

These guys know a cozy spot for when hurricane Pamela approaches

Birding Out of State | Flycatchers | Identification

Remember Your Empids ?

Byjepbird@att.net June 25, 2022March 3, 2025

I have a couple. This first one is from NE Oregon on 6/21/22, in Wallawa mountains at 6500 feet in meadows with trees adjacent to pine/oak woodlands. There were at least 5 of the same species within a few 100 yards of each other vocalizing many times.