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A Murmuration of Starlings
Starlings are not the favorite bird of many birders, and I was not particularly fond of them. Despite their greenish tinged speckled black coats they are not well liked because they have multiplied fast and driven out many other smaller … Continue reading
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Tagged aerial dance, Murmuration, Murmurations, Starling murmurtions, Starlings
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Running on the Water
Birds running on water? Well, yes, a number of birds do, pelagic birds that live on the oceans surface where they feed on plankton, fish, – and unfortunately these days – bits of plastic. The Black-footed Albatross is one such; … Continue reading
Posted in Running on the water
Tagged Albatross, Black-footed Albatross, Cormorant, lift, lifting breeze, pelagic birds, running to take off, taking off, wind
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Sandhill Crane Festival
A Sandhill Crane Festival is an inspiring event, one you, and the birds, will never forget. Continue reading
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Tagged crane formations, Cranes eating, Sandhill Cranes dancing, Sanhill cranes
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Sandhill Cranes Dancing
Crane Dancing, the glue that keeps Sandhill Crane pairs bonded. Continue reading
Hawks along the Freeway
It’s unusual to find Hawks hunting along freeways, but these two were. Continue reading
Spoonfeeding Great Blue Heron Chicks
Great Blue Heron chicks are big and grabby, but someone has to feed them. Continue reading
White-tailed Kite aerial exchanges
An aerial hand-off, where the male Kite brings food to his mate is a thrilling sight, one to equal the trapeze artists under the big-top. Continue reading
Posted in BIRD LIFE & BEHAVIOR, White-tailed Exchanges
Tagged aerial exchange, Aerial Hand-off, White-tailed Kites
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Great Blue Herons Nesting
The stately ritual of nest-building Great Blue Herons is an ancient rite that demonstrates their commitment. Continue reading
Posted in Great Blue Herons nesting
Tagged Great Blue Herons, heron nests, herons nest building
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