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Red-tailed Hawk
On the Red-tailed Hawk nest, last year’s breeding pair returned to the same nest and have again produced three young; young hawks, just about ready to leave the nest, are called “eyas (singular) or “eyasses” (plural).
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Sierra Valley Preserve
Eight new bird species for my life list, photographed on a trip to Sierra Valley Preserve (Feather River Land Trust), May 11, 2024, along with some other bird species.
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Miscellaneous around Quincy
Some insects, arachnid, and birds from various locations.
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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.
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New bird species
March and early April have brought three new bird species for me, along with some very notable uncommon visitors. New species: Cackling Goose, Eared Grebe, Red Crossbill. Visitors: Western Kingbird, Cinnamon Teal, Hooded Merganser, Greater Yellowlegs, White-faced Ibis.
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More winter birds in American Valley
Getting caught up, another month gone by. Photos from several different days in February 2024. My best Bald Eagle photos to date.
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Bald Eagle in American Valley et. al.
More Bald Eagle, more Bald Eagle; Ferruginous Hawk, Northern Flicker
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Quincy Junction Road
January 19, 2024. Kestrel, Hawk, Eagle
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Out and around American Valley
January 14, 2024. Bald Eagle and others from a ride covering various places around American Valley.
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American Valley
January 11, 2024. Another somewhat sunny day; took advantage of the previous snowstorm to get photos of Mount Hough lookout.