Re: Why Hummingbirds Hum

Everyone knows that Hummingbirds hum because they don't know the words!

On Sun, Mar 21, 2021 at 1:56 PM Subhash Chand via <SubhashC=[email protected]> wrote:

Here is an interesting article on the sounds produced by feathers.? I found the video easier to understand than the text.
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Re: Help with identification

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Easy to happen. Liked the photo because it showed what rain can do to a confident ID.?

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From: grypnhmr@...

Date: 3/21/21 2:01 PM (GMT-08:00)

To: [email protected]

Subject: Re: [sacramento-birds] Help with identification

Thank you! And I thought I knew what a Northern Flicker looked like! The fact it got wet stumped me.

Re: Help with identification

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Thank you! And I thought I knew what a Northern Flicker looked like! The fact it got wet stumped me.

Why Hummingbirds Hum

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Here is an interesting article on the sounds produced by feathers.? I found the video easier to understand than the text.

Subhash

Re: Help with identification

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Northern Flicker (Red-shafted race).

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On Mar 20, 2021, at 10:27 AM, Bessie Hadley <eleabess@...> wrote:

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It looks to me like a Red-Shafted Flicker, just after taking a bath - lol. Has spotted belly, black collar/throat & copper/orange under wings & tail & black bill. Head is darker than it should be, but very wet, which may be hiding its true color.

Bess L. Hadley

On Saturday, March 20, 2021, 10:04:02 AM PDT, <grypnhmr@...> wrote:

I would like help with identifying this bird. It is about the size of a crow and was sitting in an oak tree off the American River rec trail. Thank you.

Re: Help with identification

#204

It looks to me like a Red-Shafted Flicker, just after taking a bath - lol. Has spotted belly, black collar/throat & copper/orange under wings & tail & black bill. Head is darker than it should be, but very wet, which may be hiding its true color.

Bess L. Hadley

On Saturday, March 20, 2021, 10:04:02 AM PDT, <grypnhmr@...> wrote:

I would like help with identifying this bird. It is about the size of a crow and was sitting in an oak tree off the American River rec trail. Thank you.

Re: Help with identification

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Looks like a Northern Flicker female (red-shafted) who has gotten wet in the rain and is puffed up to attempt to get warm. Also the orange-red of the underside of the wings, the black-dotting on the breast, and the size like a crow you described support that conclusion. Google images and decide yourself.

Eric

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From: grypnhmr@...

Date: 3/20/21 10:03 AM (GMT-08:00)

To: [email protected]

Subject: [sacramento-birds] Help with identification

I would like help with identifying this bird. It is about the size of a crow and was sitting in an oak tree off the American River rec trail. Thank you.

Help with identification

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I would like help with identifying this bird. It is about the size of a crow and was sitting in an oak tree off the American River rec trail. Thank you.

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Re: Cooper's Hawks perhaps??

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I'm pretty sure you're right about them being Cooper's Hawks - sure look like them. Nice to see a pair.

Bess L. Hadley

On Wednesday, March 17, 2021, 09:20:11 AM PDT, Bernadette Del Chiaro <bernadette@...> wrote:

thank you!!

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On Mar 17, 2021, at 9:16 AM, Clifford Hawley <yellowhammerCA@...> wrote:

I think you are right about Cooper's Hawks. The smaller male on the left and the female on the right.?

Cliff Hawley?

Sacramento, CA?

On Wed, Mar 17, 2021, 9:02 AM Bernadette Del Chiaro <bernadette@...> wrote:

I realize this is not a good photo but yesterday morning, I spotted these two high up in a tree and did my best in the morning light with my old phone to try to identify. Help? Wondering if they are Cooper’s Hawks because of that clear black cap on their heads. Thoughts? They were near the corner of Swanston & Muir Way in Land Park neighborhood.?

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1107 9th Street, Suite 820 | Sacramento,?CA 95814

Re: Cooper's Hawks perhaps??

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thank you!!

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On Mar 17, 2021, at 9:16 AM, Clifford Hawley <yellowhammerCA@...> wrote:

I think you are right about Cooper's Hawks. The smaller male on the left and the female on the right.?

Cliff Hawley?

Sacramento, CA?

On Wed, Mar 17, 2021, 9:02 AM Bernadette Del Chiaro <bernadette@...> wrote:

I realize this is not a good photo but yesterday morning, I spotted these two high up in a tree and did my best in the morning light with my old phone to try to identify. Help? Wondering if they are Cooper’s Hawks because of that clear black cap on their heads. Thoughts? They were near the corner of Swanston & Muir Way in Land Park neighborhood.?

Bernadette Del Chiaro?|?Executive?Director?
California Solar & Storage?Association
?|?916.765.3224?mobile?| bernadette@...?
1107 9th Street, Suite 820 | Sacramento,?CA 95814

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Bernadette Del Chiaro?|?Executive?Director?

California Solar & Storage?Association
?|?916.765.3224?mobile?| bernadette@...?

1107 9th Street, Suite 820 | Sacramento,?CA 95814

Re: Cooper's Hawks perhaps??

#199

I think you are right about Cooper's Hawks. The smaller male on the left and the female on the right.?

Cliff Hawley?

Sacramento, CA?

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On Wed, Mar 17, 2021, 9:02 AM Bernadette Del Chiaro <bernadette@...> wrote:

I realize this is not a good photo but yesterday morning, I spotted these two high up in a tree and did my best in the morning light with my old phone to try to identify. Help? Wondering if they are Cooper’s Hawks because of that clear black cap on their heads. Thoughts? They were near the corner of Swanston & Muir Way in Land Park neighborhood.?

Bernadette Del Chiaro?|?Executive?Director?
California Solar & Storage?Association
?|?916.765.3224?mobile?| bernadette@...?
1107 9th Street, Suite 820 | Sacramento,?CA 95814

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Cooper's Hawks perhaps??

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I realize this is not a good photo but yesterday morning, I spotted these two high up in a tree and did my best in the morning light with my old phone to try to identify. Help? Wondering if they are Cooper’s Hawks because of that clear black cap on their heads. Thoughts? They were near the corner of Swanston & Muir Way in Land Park neighborhood.?

Bernadette Del Chiaro?|?Executive?Director?

California Solar & Storage?Association
?|?916.765.3224?mobile?| bernadette@...?

1107 9th Street, Suite 820 | Sacramento,?CA 95814

Re: Sandhill Cranes Yesterday over Folsom Peet's Coffee

#197

Great shot.

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On Sat, Feb 27, 2021 at 10:09 AM Troy Edson-Smith <troyes@...> wrote:

Troy

Re: Purple Finch

#196

Thank you for sharing such wonderful pictures!

Lynn

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On Sat, Feb 27, 2021 at 7:24 PM Subhash Chand via <SubhashC=[email protected]> wrote:

A Purple Finch has been visiting my feeder for the past week - see pic below..

And here is a link to some pics from Sailor Bar and Pershing Ravine taken last week, including the nesting Bald Eagle - the same pair has been there for at least 5 years:

Subhash

Fair Oaks

Re: [sacramento-birwharWhat ds] Purple Finch

#195

He is eating sunflower seeds, which the House and Gold finches also like.

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Sent: Sat, Feb 27, 2021 10:09 pm
Subject: Re: [sacramento-birds] [sacramento-birwharWhat ds] Purple Finch

What are you feeding that finch?

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Sent: Saturday, February 27, 2021 7:24 PM
To: [email protected]; sacsubcoho@...
Subject: [sacramento-birds] Purple Finch

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A Purple Finch has been visiting my feeder for the past week - see pic below..

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And here is a link to some pics from Sailor Bar and Pershing Ravine taken last week, including the nesting Bald Eagle - the same pair has been there for at least 5 years:

https://www.inaturalist.org/observations?on=2021-02-16&place_id=any&subview=grid&user_id=subhashc&verifiable=any

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Subhash

Fair Oaks

Re: [sacramento-birwharWhat ds] Purple Finch

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What are you feeding that finch?

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From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Subhash Chand via groups.io
Sent: Saturday, February 27, 2021 7:24 PM
To: [email protected]; sacsubcoho@...
Subject: [sacramento-birds] Purple Finch

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A Purple Finch has been visiting my feeder for the past week - see pic below..

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And here is a link to some pics from Sailor Bar and Pershing Ravine taken last week, including the nesting Bald Eagle - the same pair has been there for at least 5 years:

https://www.inaturalist.org/observations?on=2021-02-16&place_id=any&subview=grid&user_id=subhashc&verifiable=any

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Subhash

Fair Oaks

Re: Purple Finch

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What a beautiful finch! Wish we would get one of those to visit us!

And thanks so much for letting us know the Eagles are back! Hope they have three chicks again! That was so amazing to watch! Can’t believe it’s been a whole year already....?

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On Feb 27, 2021, at 7:24 PM, Subhash Chand via groups.io <SubhashC@...> wrote:

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A Purple Finch has been visiting my feeder for the past week - see pic below..

And here is a link to some pics from Sailor Bar and Pershing Ravine taken last week, including the nesting Bald Eagle - the same pair has been there for at least 5 years:

https://www.inaturalist.org/observations?on=2021-02-16&place_id=any&subview=grid&user_id=subhashc&verifiable=any

Subhash

Fair Oaks

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Purple Finch

#192

A Purple Finch has been visiting my feeder for the past week - see pic below..

And here is a link to some pics from Sailor Bar and Pershing Ravine taken last week, including the nesting Bald Eagle - the same pair has been there for at least 5 years:

https://www.inaturalist.org/observations?on=2021-02-16&place_id=any&subview=grid&user_id=subhashc&verifiable=any

Subhash

Fair Oaks

Re: Burrowing Owl

#191

Cutest little guy I ever saw. Great picture.? Wondering about the loose feathers. Is he molting or did he get into a tussle with something?

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On Fri, Feb 26, 2021 at 10:27 PM Troy Edson-Smith <troyes@...> wrote:

At Payen Road, El Dorado Hills.

Re: Burrowing Owl

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More excellent shots, Troy! Morris and I both covet these photos! How wonderful you were able to spot him in such a beautiful frame! And it seems he hopped out just to pose for you!?Such a little guy but such a mighty presence! Thanks so much for sharing these with us all! Morris and I have half a mind to drive out to Payen Road ourselves to try to catch a glimpse of him.....

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On Feb 26, 2021, at 10:27 PM, Troy Edson-Smith <troyes@...> wrote:

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