Scott’s Oriole
The dulcet tones of the Scott’s Oriole.
The dulcet tones of the Scott’s Oriole.
Just back from a few days at Fort Davis. Stopped in at Sandia Wetlands (a nice stop just off I10) and Lake Balmorhea and had 9 species of shorebird. Killdeer, BN Stilt, Avocet, Wilson’s Phal, Spotted Sand, Western Sand (flyby), Upland Sand (several flyovers), Greater yellowlegs and my fav: fly right over the head 12…
Finally got the pose I wanted !!
I recently decided on my top 3 bird noises: 3) song of Scott’s Oriole, 2) tail feather whur of diving Common Nighthawk 1) flock of Sandhill Cranes overhead What are some of yours?
Here’s a few of the regular crowd from the Davis Mountains.
Welcome to B3 — Be a Better Beetle!! I’ve been trying to catch one of these guys for 2 years out in Davis Mountains!! Finally nabbed one with a butterfly net. Photographed and released. They are super swift and maneuverable!! I believe it’s called an Emerald Euphoria, which is such a great name for these…
Here’s one from last week. Closest I’ve ever been to Mr. Bob!!