Silhouettes
A chance to practice your silhouettes (and to be amazed that Plumbeous V can spell silhouette!). Only had 1 HO empid on this trip thus far. Near Cuba, NM. Not sure species.
Bird Names for Birds 3
Topic we discussed, plus it’s an empid!!!! CNN Article
Blue-headed Vireo
Here’s one i know u wont have trouble with. but for those of you up to the challenge, i’d like u to detail the differences between this bird seen at mills pond this morning, and others of the “solitary Vireo complex”. (actually I think this is 2 individuals, same species).
Bird Names for Birds 2
Here’s a topic I’d like to briefly discuss in today’s class. Seems to be coming to a bird near you Bird Names for Birds Website
Bronze Cowbirds
Just had 2 Bronzed Cowbirds in Hyde park backyard while prepping for class tonight. Knew I should have had my camera handy (Photo from Corpus Christi)
Hairy vs Downy Woodpecker
We considered this woodpecker for Hairy, but as we decided in the field, I still think Downy, but it is worth a look. Here’s part of what Sibley says. Anyone disagree? Article by David A. Sibley
Roy Guerrero Field Trip
And a few other birds from this morn.
Swans over Austin
Pretty spectacular fly by!!
Empids Reminder
Here’s a reminder for Eastern Empids. Any one want to reevaluate the Empid I had at Dacha?