A beautiful day today…but first I want to post a photo taken yesterday, after I’d already done my daily report…
a Band-tail Pigeon….I understand there have been a number of them here while I was away…obviously moving down out of the mountains and on their way to where they spend the winter, in slightly warmer climes.
Back to today, where the weather was just perfect. We tried getting through the path to the park, but there was no way, so will just have to concentrate more on the bits I can get to. In fact had already planned to attempt 2 daily walks this season. Today, out there…
Canada Geese were grazing….and when an adult Bald Eagle flew over, all kinds of little birds rose up and landed again – quite possibly American Pipits or Savannah Sparrows – speaking of sparrows a number of them have been flying up out of the grass but just can’t get a good look to ID them.
Here is a closer look at some of those geese…
and a real close look, just in case there is someone who isn’t familiar with this very familiar ‘Canadian bird’.
also some Northern Shovelers….remember how last year we had so many Northern Shovelers? at least compared to previous years….looks like the trend may continue. Also heard some shorebirds way over there in the creek but didn’t have binoculars with me….must start doing a walk sans dog and with binocs!
The Great Blue Heron are busy staking out their fishing territories….this guy got quite perturbed…..
when two more arrived on the scene…
a bit of a victory dance after he chased them off. A chase also ensued when a Sharp-Shin Hawk flew over, pursued by some late Barn Swallows and some Swifts (not sure of the variety as again, I couldn’t get a good look)
and lastly, it is Dragonfly season….love those Eight-spot Skimmers…they are so pretty, at least as dragonfly go!
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