Ash-throated Flycatcher
Ash-throated Flycatcher
Chestnut-backed Chickadee
Chestnut-backed Chickadee
Anna's Hummingbird, immature.
House Wren
House Wren
Purple Finch
Lesser Goldfinch
Western Pond Turtle (not the same spot)
Monday, June 15, 2009
Little Birds
I had success in attracting a variety of small birds by immitating a pygmy owl, a small bird predator. These pictures I took in the same spot in the upper reaches of Skyline Park. It is amazing how a few hoots starts a chain reaction. A few birds come closer, chirping in an agitated state, and then others come to see what the first ones are upset about. You would think they would flee a perceived danger, but they don't. Steve, let me know if you think I misidentified any of these.
Ash-throated Flycatcher
Anna's Hummingbird, immature.
House WrenPurple Finch
Western Pond Turtle (not the same spot)
Ash-throated Flycatcher Anna's Hummingbird, immature.House WrenPurple FinchWestern Pond Turtle (not the same spot)
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I can't belive how many little birds came out of the woodwork! You must do a good pygmy owl. Next year's IBRCC talent show will have a new contestant, I believe...
How thoughtful of each bird to face you and then turn its back to you, too, so you could document all their colorations!
Awesome snake pictures below, too. You have found the secret snake spot, it seems....try going without your camera next time, and you will probably see a nine-footer! :)
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