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Most recent birds : Last update 22 Dec 2009.    New ones shot this morning

Most recent birds

TAJA

Last update 22 Dec 2009. New ones shot this morning

Updated: Dec 22, 2009 2:49am PST

Birds Around The World :

Birds Around The World

shutterbugdi

Updated: Dec 22, 2009 2:49am PST

Brazoria NWR - Mainly Hawks and Geese  122109 : Met Dave Billingsley at Brazoria National Wildlife Refuge.  The weather man said we would have a sunny start to our shoot, but the clouds would begin to roll in in the afternoon.  By between 2:30 and 3:00 PM it became apparent that he was the master of the understatement.  We ran into a surprise.  At least I never thought we would have geese there today.  Greater White-fronted and Snow Geese were there in the back pond on the auto-trail.  With all the additional birds in the refuge, I guess we should have expected the additional hawk activity.  Birds-in-flight opportunities was the order of the day.  None of the additional birds were anxious to come close enough for a hi-res portrait.

Brazoria NWR - Mainly Hawks and Geese...

AubreyC

Met Dave Billingsley at Brazoria National Wildlife Refuge. The weathe ...

Updated: Dec 22, 2009 12:39am PST

Birds of Corona, CA :

Birds of Corona, CA

Robert

Updated: Dec 21, 2009 10:47pm PST

Other Feathered Creatures :

Other Feathered Creatures

hnilsson

Updated: Dec 21, 2009 10:44pm PST

American wigeon : American Wigeon - Anas Americana. During the breeding season it prefers areas with vegetation cover near lakes or marshy sloughs. Mixed grass and short grass prairies are preferred for breeding.

American wigeon

Terry (photofit)

American Wigeon - Anas Americana. During the breeding season it prefer ...

Updated: Dec 21, 2009 10:37pm PST

Bolsa Chica Wetlands : Bolsa Chica Conservatory is located across the street from Bolsa Chica State Beach and is home to most of californias birds have been spotted here, which includes over 400+ different species of birds! It is a non profit organization.  It is an awesome place to visit for photographers or any birders.

Bolsa Chica Wetlands

Josh Loyo

Bolsa Chica Conservatory is located across the street from Bolsa Chica ...

Updated: Dec 21, 2009 8:19pm PST

Brown Creeper : The Brown Creeper is one tough bird to spot. It is over 5inches long with a wingspan over 7 inches but you will often still miss it. It clings to trees and has some of the best camouflage.

Brown Creeper

lloydsjourney

The Brown Creeper is one tough bird to spot. It is over 5inches long w ...

Updated: Dec 21, 2009 8:18pm PST

Hairy and Downy Woodpeckers : These two are very similar in appearance. The Downy is smaller in size, 6-7 inches, while the Hairy is noticeably larger, 9-10 inches, when they are side by side. Wingspan ranges from 12-15 inches.

Hairy and Downy Woodpeckers

lloydsjourney

These two are very similar in appearance. The Downy is smaller in size ...

Updated: Dec 21, 2009 8:10pm PST

Tufted Titmouse : The Tufted Titmouse is a cool looking bird. It is kind of a cross, in my mind, of a cardinal and a chickadee. At around 6 inches in height and a wingspan of 10 inches it seem to fit in between them. A nice crest like a cardinal can often be seen.

Tufted Titmouse

lloydsjourney

The Tufted Titmouse is a cool looking bird. It is kind of a cross, in ...

Updated: Dec 21, 2009 8:00pm PST