Recently I have seen some really colorful and beautiful birds in my neighborhood. Have they always been here or are they taking up summer residency? and why have I never noticed them before? Aside from the obnoxious crows that strut around the neighborhood like they own the place, I have seen numerous delicate hummingbirds, swallows, herons and birds of prey.
I am not an expert at birdwatching, but by referring to a local field guide, I will do my best to identify the birds I have seen in the past. I have always loved birds, so maybe I can enhance my dogwalking experience by learning about the birds in my area. Here goes:
Summer:
Summer:
- Warbler, yellow but haven't identified it yet
- Crow (Corvus brachyhynchus)
- Hummingbird, many varieties (family Trochilidae)
- Wren (family Troglodytidae)
- Mourning Dove, quiet peaceful birds (Zenaida macroura)
- Mountain Bluebird, absolutely gorgeous (Sialia currucoides)
- Northern Mockingbird, will swoop if you are too close to a nest! (Mimus polyglottos)
Winter
- Falconniformes including the Red Tailed Hawk, haunting (Buteo jamaicensis)
- American Coot, very noisy in big numbers (Fulica americana)
- Great Egret, graceful (Ardea Alba)
- Canadian Geese, gorgeous in flight (Branta canadensis)
- Cliff Swallows, darting wonders!
I found a lot of the birds I referrenced above here...
And you know the best part? all you have to do is stand quietly and just listen for a moment and you will be amazed at all the lovely music that surrounds you!
Ta ta for now...
And you know the best part? all you have to do is stand quietly and just listen for a moment and you will be amazed at all the lovely music that surrounds you!
Ta ta for now...
