The Lost Sierra Forrest

Update 11May24

New species #4 and #5 for 2024; Virginia Rail and Red-necked Phalarope, and other spring species. The video for the Virginia Rail records its call only; the bird does not show. It is a very shy and elusive bird and is seldom seen but often heard.

Red-necked Phalarope, observed May 5, 2024, Leonhardt Ranch Learning Landscape, Quincy, CA
Violet-green Swallow
Evening Grosbeak
Common Mergansner, on Spanish Creek; female at left, male at right.
Dogwood in bloom.
Acorn Woodpecker
Bullock’s Oriole, female
Black-headed Grosbeak
Sandhill Crane

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