Port Townsend Washington
Shingled by G-U-11 !! Port Townsend WA.
Birding by Ear
Plumbeous V birds by ear!!
More PacNW 2024
More from the PacNW. I’ve been thinking of the many Western GUlls as “big birds” (58″ wingspan), but they were dwarfed as they escorted this eagle on its way. Eagle’s are 80″ wingspan. Also had gloaming fly-bys of Murrelet’s, Marbled I presume, but couldn’t be sure.
Oregon Coast 2024
Nice and cool on the Oregon Coast!! Here’s a few birds and sea creatures. I’ll let you gull aficionados give me an ID on these west coast gulls. Hint: 3 species.
Gull Frolic Chicago 2024
Enjoyed myself at the 2024 Gull Frolic north of Chicago last weekend!! Was disappointed there were no Great Black Back Gulls present, but highlights included great looks at both thayeri and kumlieni Iceland gulls, adult and immature and several different ages of lesser Black Back. Apparently the “warm” weather means many gulls were out floating…
Dipper Colorado
But the creme de la creme was the hour I spent with this couple underneath the railroad bridge!! They are setting up nest underneath there. Just a delightful way to spend some time!! But they hardly ever came out into the sunlight! But what was really astonishing for me is I was not aware of…
Colorado Birds
Another beautiful day in Colorado!! With a few stunning birds!!
Colorado Birds
And here’s a few other species — all of which were a bear to catch in a pix.
Pygmy Nuthatch Colorado
Love the antics and appeal of the Pygmy Nuthatches!!
Dark-eyed Junco Colorado
Here’s a few birds from Colorado this week. This Junco was a window strike but we warmed him up and he flew away. Fingers crossed!!