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Re: Cooper's Hawks perhaps??

 

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!!



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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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.

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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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-------- Original message --------
From: grypnhmr@...
Date: 3/20/21 10:03 AM (GMT-08:00)
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.

Re: Help with identification

 

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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Northern Flicker (Red-shafted race).


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.

Why Hummingbirds Hum

 

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

 

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



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-------- Original message --------
From: grypnhmr@...
Date: 3/21/21 2:01 PM (GMT-08:00)
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: 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.
Subhash




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Re: Why Hummingbirds Hum

 

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Great article and video..!
Thank you


On Mar 21, 2021, at 2:33 PM, Doug Ridgway <dougridgwayphotography@...> wrote:

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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.
Subhash




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Rufous Hummingbird?

 

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This little fellow has been hanging around the last couple mornings. In the first two photos, he?was taking a bath in our fountain just before sunrise. And?in the third photo, taken?the following morning, he?was having breakfast just after sunrise.?

Do you all agree that these three photos are indeed of the same bird? If so, this is another great example of how different a bird can look in varying light conditions and also when he is wet!

And are we right that it’s a Rufous hummingbird and not an Allen’s? We see plenty of hummingbirds in our yard every day- at the fountain, on our flowering plants, and also on the three feeders we have in various locations- but we had never before seen the likes of this little fellow so any input would be appreciated!

Di and Morris
Pocket Area
Re: Rufous Hummingbird?

 

I can't offer an informed opinion on specific ID, but am purely charmed by this little guy's enjoyment of your fountain, Di and Morris. If that's the same fellow at the feeder that is at the fountain, he goes more aptly by the name "Chameleon," not "Rufous," and every angle of light, as well as degree of wetness or dryness, is flattering to him! May he remain a frequent visitor.

On Monday, March 29, 2021, 11:51:12 AM PDT, Di <2curiousdi@...> wrote:


This little fellow has been hanging around the last couple mornings. In the first two photos, he?was taking a bath in our fountain just before sunrise. And?in the third photo, taken?the following morning, he?was having breakfast just after sunrise.?

Do you all agree that these three photos are indeed of the same bird? If so, this is another great example of how different a bird can look in varying light conditions and also when he is wet!

And are we right that it’s a Rufous hummingbird and not an Allen’s? We see plenty of hummingbirds in our yard every day- at the fountain, on our flowering plants, and also on the three feeders we have in various locations- but we had never before seen the likes of this little fellow so any input would be appreciated!

Di and Morris
Pocket Area
Re: Rufous Hummingbird?

 

Good Morning, Di,
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Although I've never seen a hummingbird like that, it's quite an attractive one and once again, kudos to Morris on his outstanding photographic abilities!
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Ray

On 03/29/2021 11:51 AM Di <2curiousdi@...> wrote:
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This little fellow has been hanging around the last couple mornings. In the first two photos, he? was taking a bath in our fountain just before sunrise. And? in the third photo, taken? the following morning, he? was having breakfast just after sunrise.?
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Do you all agree that these three photos are indeed of the same bird? If so, this is another great example of how different a bird can look in varying light conditions and also when he is wet!
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And are we right that it’s a Rufous hummingbird and not an Allen’s? We see plenty of hummingbirds in our yard every day- at the fountain, on our flowering plants, and also on the three feeders we have in various locations- but we had never before seen the likes of this little fellow so any input would be appreciated!

Di and Morris
Pocket Area
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Re: Rufous Hummingbird?

 

It probably is a Rufous, altho the wet face does turn what should be red face & throat feathers rather black. LOL. How adorable a picture! But he has the rufous back and sides & no other hummer around this area does.

Bess L. Hadley


On Monday, March 29, 2021, 11:51:14 AM PDT, Di <2curiousdi@...> wrote:


This little fellow has been hanging around the last couple mornings. In the first two photos, he?was taking a bath in our fountain just before sunrise. And?in the third photo, taken?the following morning, he?was having breakfast just after sunrise.?

Do you all agree that these three photos are indeed of the same bird? If so, this is another great example of how different a bird can look in varying light conditions and also when he is wet!

And are we right that it’s a Rufous hummingbird and not an Allen’s? We see plenty of hummingbirds in our yard every day- at the fountain, on our flowering plants, and also on the three feeders we have in various locations- but we had never before seen the likes of this little fellow so any input would be appreciated!

Di and Morris
Pocket Area
Re: Rufous Hummingbird?

 

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This picture is of an Allen's hummer, from the Cornell All About Birds website. According to that site, Allen's hummers migrate through the central valley, so they could definitely be here now.

I think we need an expert to weigh in -- Cliff?

Judith

From: [email protected] <[email protected]> on behalf of Bessie Hadley <eleabess@...>
Sent: Tuesday, March 30, 2021 9:57 AM
To: [email protected] <[email protected]>
Subject: Re: [sacramento-birds] Rufous Hummingbird?
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It probably is a Rufous, altho the wet face does turn what should be red face & throat feathers rather black. LOL. How adorable a picture! But he has the rufous back and sides & no other hummer around this area does.

Bess L. Hadley


On Monday, March 29, 2021, 11:51:14 AM PDT, Di <2curiousdi@...> wrote:


This little fellow has been hanging around the last couple mornings. In the first two photos, he?was taking a bath in our fountain just before sunrise. And?in the third photo, taken?the following morning, he?was having breakfast just after sunrise.?

Do you all agree that these three photos are indeed of the same bird? If so, this is another great example of how different a bird can look in varying light conditions and also when he is wet!

And are we right that it’s a Rufous hummingbird and not an Allen’s? We see plenty of hummingbirds in our yard every day- at the fountain, on our flowering plants, and also on the three feeders we have in various locations- but we had never before seen the likes of this little fellow so any input would be appreciated!

Di and Morris
Pocket Area








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Re: Rufous Hummingbird?

 

Thanks to all for your comments! We’re pretty sure it’s a Rufous but the more I look at the photos, I’m not entirely sure if the bird at the feeder is the same bird that was sitting on the fountain all wet the day before. The one at the feeder seems to have a shorter beak. But then again, it could be the angle of the camera…
Re: Rufous Hummingbird?

 

This is a Rufous Hummingbird. Many Rufous males have at least some green feathers on the back. Allen's would have a much more extensive green back and we'd need a great look at the tail feathers to confirm because Allen's Hummingbirds are exceedingly rare in the Central Valley.?

Cliff Hawley
Sacramento, CA

On Tue, Mar 30, 2021 at 10:18 AM Judith Poxon <jlpoxon@...> wrote:
This picture is of an Allen's hummer, from the Cornell All About Birds website. According to that site, Allen's hummers migrate through the central valley, so they could definitely be here now.

I think we need an expert to weigh in -- Cliff?

Judith

From: [email protected] <[email protected]> on behalf of Bessie Hadley <eleabess@...>
Sent: Tuesday, March 30, 2021 9:57 AM
To: [email protected] <[email protected]>
Subject: Re: [sacramento-birds] Rufous Hummingbird?
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It probably is a Rufous, altho the wet face does turn what should be red face & throat feathers rather black. LOL. How adorable a picture! But he has the rufous back and sides & no other hummer around this area does.

Bess L. Hadley


On Monday, March 29, 2021, 11:51:14 AM PDT, Di <2curiousdi@...> wrote:


This little fellow has been hanging around the last couple mornings. In the first two photos, he?was taking a bath in our fountain just before sunrise. And?in the third photo, taken?the following morning, he?was having breakfast just after sunrise.?

Do you all agree that these three photos are indeed of the same bird? If so, this is another great example of how different a bird can look in varying light conditions and also when he is wet!

And are we right that it’s a Rufous hummingbird and not an Allen’s? We see plenty of hummingbirds in our yard every day- at the fountain, on our flowering plants, and also on the three feeders we have in various locations- but we had never before seen the likes of this little fellow so any input would be appreciated!

Di and Morris
Pocket Area










--
Clifford Hawley
Sacramento, CA
(916)300-2495
"For, what are the voices of birds...
But words, our words,
Only so much more sweet?"??
Robert Browning
Re: Rufous Hummingbird?

 

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Thanks, Cliff. I've actually never seen a rufous hummingbird either, but I hear they're around.

Judith

From: [email protected] <[email protected]> on behalf of Clifford Hawley <yellowhammerCA@...>
Sent: Tuesday, March 30, 2021 7:27 PM
To: [email protected] <[email protected]>
Subject: Re: [sacramento-birds] Rufous Hummingbird?
?
This is a Rufous Hummingbird. Many Rufous males have at least some green feathers on the back. Allen's would have a much more extensive green back and we'd need a great look at the tail feathers to confirm because Allen's Hummingbirds are exceedingly rare in the Central Valley.?

Cliff Hawley
Sacramento, CA

On Tue, Mar 30, 2021 at 10:18 AM Judith Poxon <jlpoxon@...> wrote:
This picture is of an Allen's hummer, from the Cornell All About Birds website. According to that site, Allen's hummers migrate through the central valley, so they could definitely be here now.

I think we need an expert to weigh in -- Cliff?

Judith

From: [email protected] <[email protected]> on behalf of Bessie Hadley <eleabess@...>
Sent: Tuesday, March 30, 2021 9:57 AM
To: [email protected] <[email protected]>
Subject: Re: [sacramento-birds] Rufous Hummingbird?
?
It probably is a Rufous, altho the wet face does turn what should be red face & throat feathers rather black. LOL. How adorable a picture! But he has the rufous back and sides & no other hummer around this area does.

Bess L. Hadley


On Monday, March 29, 2021, 11:51:14 AM PDT, Di <2curiousdi@...> wrote:


This little fellow has been hanging around the last couple mornings. In the first two photos, he?was taking a bath in our fountain just before sunrise. And?in the third photo, taken?the following morning, he?was having breakfast just after sunrise.?

Do you all agree that these three photos are indeed of the same bird? If so, this is another great example of how different a bird can look in varying light conditions and also when he is wet!

And are we right that it’s a Rufous hummingbird and not an Allen’s? We see plenty of hummingbirds in our yard every day- at the fountain, on our flowering plants, and also on the three feeders we have in various locations- but we had never before seen the likes of this little fellow so any input would be appreciated!

Di and Morris
Pocket Area










--
Clifford Hawley
Sacramento, CA
(916)300-2495
"For, what are the voices of birds...
But words, our words,
Only so much more sweet?"??
Robert Browning
Re: Rufous Hummingbird?

 

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Thanks, Cliff! It’s the first one we’ve ever seen in our yard ! Sure hope it won’t be the last!?


On Mar 30, 2021, at 7:27 PM, Clifford Hawley <yellowhammerCA@...> wrote:

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This is a Rufous Hummingbird. Many Rufous males have at least some green feathers on the back. Allen's would have a much more extensive green back and we'd need a great look at the tail feathers to confirm because Allen's Hummingbirds are exceedingly rare in the Central Valley.?

Cliff Hawley
Sacramento, CA

On Tue, Mar 30, 2021 at 10:18 AM Judith Poxon <jlpoxon@...> wrote:
This picture is of an Allen's hummer, from the Cornell All About Birds website. According to that site, Allen's hummers migrate through the central valley, so they could definitely be here now.

I think we need an expert to weigh in -- Cliff?

Judith

From: [email protected] <[email protected]> on behalf of Bessie Hadley <eleabess@...>
Sent: Tuesday, March 30, 2021 9:57 AM
To: [email protected] <[email protected]>
Subject: Re: [sacramento-birds] Rufous Hummingbird?
?
It probably is a Rufous, altho the wet face does turn what should be red face & throat feathers rather black. LOL. How adorable a picture! But he has the rufous back and sides & no other hummer around this area does.

Bess L. Hadley


On Monday, March 29, 2021, 11:51:14 AM PDT, Di <2curiousdi@...> wrote:


This little fellow has been hanging around the last couple mornings. In the first two photos, he?was taking a bath in our fountain just before sunrise. And?in the third photo, taken?the following morning, he?was having breakfast just after sunrise.?

Do you all agree that these three photos are indeed of the same bird? If so, this is another great example of how different a bird can look in varying light conditions and also when he is wet!

And are we right that it’s a Rufous hummingbird and not an Allen’s? We see plenty of hummingbirds in our yard every day- at the fountain, on our flowering plants, and also on the three feeders we have in various locations- but we had never before seen the likes of this little fellow so any input would be appreciated!

Di and Morris
Pocket Area

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Clifford Hawley
Sacramento, CA
(916)300-2495
"For, what are the voices of birds...
But words, our words,
Only so much more sweet?"??
Robert Browning
Great Horned Owl nest at River Bend Park

 

Too cute not to share!

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