Dark Morph Red-tailed Hawk in evening light today.? ?This is an old friend that has been in the neighborhood for many years.?? Troy
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I like watching small birds - good pic of the siskins! I'm glad to know that something eats up those liquidamber seeds - lol
Bess L. Hadley
On Tuesday, December 22, 2020, 11:25:34 AM PST, Subhash Chand via groups.io <subhashc@...> wrote:
I have seen more Pine Siskins this winter than ever before. In addition to their showing up on the feeder regularly in the past month (pic below), two days ago there were 10 of them feeding on Liquid Amber seeds in our neighborhood, along with House Finches and Lesser Goldfinches.? And one neighborhood Chinese Pistache tree had 20 Yellow-rumped Warblers along with Western Bluebirds and European Starlings.? Local birding has been great this past month. Subhash Fair Oaks.
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I have seen more Pine Siskins this winter than ever before. In addition to their showing up on the feeder regularly in the past month (pic below), two days ago there were 10 of them feeding on Liquid Amber seeds in our neighborhood, along with House Finches and Lesser Goldfinches.? And one neighborhood Chinese Pistache tree had 20 Yellow-rumped Warblers along with Western Bluebirds and European Starlings.? Local birding has been great this past month.
Subhash
Fair Oaks.
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Great pic!? You're lucky to have seen it with the red crown showing.?
These birds are nearly ubiquitous.? I hear them around my neighborhood (Midtown) somewhat often, but nearly every time I get out of the urban core I register one or more.? In fact, I hear them more often than I see them:? they have a distinct chattering call,
like keystrokes from an old Smith-Corona.? Someone described them to me as the "typewriter of the underbrush."
Thanks!
David
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Morris was loading up our photo equipment earlier today when he spotted this little bird perched on one of our four o¡¯clocks gone to seed (AKA Bella di Notte or Mirabilis). We often see and hear large noisy groups of what we call ¡°tiny
birds¡± in our camellia or rosebushes but this little guy was all by himself today and for the first time, Morris noticed a little bright red stripe on the top of his tiny head. Kaufman¡¯s Field Guide aptly describes the Ruby-crowned kinglet as a ¡°hyperactive
midget¡±. Morris was very fortunate to get these photos, although a bit blurry, because the little guy would not stay still for one nanosecond!
Curious if any of you folks have seen these around. Kaufman says the red stripe is only visible when they¡¯re excited so I guess this little guy was only mildly excited because his red crown wasn¡¯t quite as raised as you see in all the guide book photos!
Di and Morris Erickson
Pocket Area
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What a beautiful bird Di!? I had? never heard of a Ruby-crowned kinglet before and I love the fact that the red stripe is only visible when they're excited.? He sounds like an interesting little guy!? I will have to check one of my bird books as I would be interested in knowing more about him.? Thank you for sending it.? Nancy
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From: Di <2curiousdi@...>
To: [email protected]
Sent: Sun, Dec 20, 2020 3:01 pm
Subject: [sacramento-birds] Ruby-crowned Kinglet
Morris was loading up our photo equipment earlier today when he spotted this little bird perched on one of our four o¡¯clocks gone to seed (AKA Bella di Notte or Mirabilis). We often see and hear large noisy groups of what we call ¡°tiny birds¡± in our camellia or rosebushes but this little guy was all by himself today and for the first time, Morris noticed a little bright red stripe on the top of his tiny head. Kaufman¡¯s Field Guide aptly describes the Ruby-crowned kinglet as a ¡°hyperactive midget¡±. Morris was very fortunate to get these photos, although a bit blurry, because the little guy would not stay still for one nanosecond!
Curious if any of you folks have seen these around. Kaufman says the red stripe is only visible when they¡¯re excited so I guess this little guy was only mildly excited because his red crown wasn¡¯t quite as raised as you see in all the guide book photos!
Di and Morris Erickson
Pocket Area
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Wonderful pic!
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-----Original Message----- From: [email protected] < [email protected]> On Behalf Of Di Sent: Sunday, December 20, 2020 3:01 PM To: [email protected]Subject: [sacramento-birds] Ruby-crowned Kinglet Morris was loading up our photo equipment earlier today when he spotted this little bird perched on one of our four o'clocks gone to seed (AKA Bella di Notte or Mirabilis). We often see and hear large noisy groups of what we call "tiny birds" in our camellia or rosebushes but this little guy was all by himself today and for the first time, Morris noticed a little bright red stripe on the top of his tiny head. Kaufman's Field Guide aptly describes the Ruby-crowned kinglet as a "hyperactive midget". Morris was very fortunate to get these photos, although a bit blurry, because the little guy would not stay still for one nanosecond! Curious if any of you folks have seen these around. Kaufman says the red stripe is only visible when they're excited so I guess this little guy was only mildly excited because his red crown wasn't quite as raised as you see in all the guide book photos! Di and Morris Erickson Pocket Area
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To me this little guy looks not only excited, but exceedingly handsome---hope he won over a nearby lady-love by sporting his full red mohawk shortly after Morris's shutter clicked!
On Sunday, December 20, 2020, 3:01:14 PM PST, Di <2curiousdi@...> wrote:
Morris was loading up our photo equipment earlier today when he spotted this little bird perched on one of our four o¡¯clocks gone to seed (AKA Bella di Notte or Mirabilis). We often see and hear large noisy groups of what we call ¡°tiny birds¡± in our camellia or rosebushes but this little guy was all by himself today and for the first time, Morris noticed a little bright red stripe on the top of his tiny head. Kaufman¡¯s Field Guide aptly describes the Ruby-crowned kinglet as a ¡°hyperactive midget¡±. Morris was very fortunate to get these photos, although a bit blurry, because the little guy would not stay still for one nanosecond!
Curious if any of you folks have seen these around. Kaufman says the red stripe is only visible when they¡¯re excited so I guess this little guy was only mildly excited because his red crown wasn¡¯t quite as raised as you see in all the guide book photos!
Di and Morris Erickson
Pocket Area
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You will because they are always around for much of the year. You just have to be patient and look closely!!! ? Sent from for Windows 10 ?
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From: DiSent: Sunday, December 20, 2020 4:58 PM To: [email protected]Subject: Re: [sacramento-birds] Ruby-crowned Kinglet ? How I would¡¯ve loved to see what you saw, Eric!
On Dec 20, 2020, at 4:39 PM, odonata23 <odonata23@...> wrote:
? Love ruby-crowned kinglets. There around in droves in the Sac area these days. A couple weeks ago I was walking and saw a RCK who was really agitated (establishing territory with another or maybe competing for food) and the ruby crown was very prominent... it looked like the top of its head was on fire. Thanks for these photos!!! -------- Original message -------- From: Di <2curiousdi@...> Date: 12/20/20 3:01 PM (GMT-08:00) Subject: [sacramento-birds] Ruby-crowned Kinglet Morris was loading up our photo equipment earlier today when he spotted this little bird perched on one of our four o¡¯clocks gone to seed (AKA Bella di Notte or Mirabilis). We often see and hear large noisy groups of what we call ¡°tiny birds¡± in our camellia or rosebushes but this little guy was all by himself today and for the first time, Morris noticed a little bright red stripe on the top of his tiny head. Kaufman¡¯s Field Guide aptly describes the Ruby-crowned kinglet as a ¡°hyperactive midget¡±. Morris was very fortunate to get these photos, although a bit blurry, because the little guy would not stay still for one nanosecond!
Curious if any of you folks have seen these around. Kaufman says the red stripe is only visible when they¡¯re excited so I guess this little guy was only mildly excited because his red crown wasn¡¯t quite as raised as you see in all the guide book photos!
Di and Morris Erickson
Pocket Area
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What a pretty little bird. Don't know if I've ever seen one before. Or if I have, I didn't know what I was looking at.? I'll have to keep my eyes peeled for these little fellows.
On Sunday, December 20, 2020, 03:03:22 PM PST, Di <2curiousdi@...> wrote:
Morris was loading up our photo equipment earlier today when he spotted this little bird perched on one of our four o¡¯clocks gone to seed (AKA Bella di Notte or Mirabilis). We often see and hear large noisy groups of what we call ¡°tiny birds¡± in our camellia or rosebushes but this little guy was all by himself today and for the first time, Morris noticed a little bright red stripe on the top of his tiny head. Kaufman¡¯s Field Guide aptly describes the Ruby-crowned kinglet as a ¡°hyperactive midget¡±. Morris was very fortunate to get these photos, although a bit blurry, because the little guy would not stay still for one nanosecond!
Curious if any of you folks have seen these around. Kaufman says the red stripe is only visible when they¡¯re excited so I guess this little guy was only mildly excited because his red crown wasn¡¯t quite as raised as you see in all the guide book photos!
Di and Morris Erickson
Pocket Area
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How I would¡¯ve loved to see what you saw, Eric!
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On Dec 20, 2020, at 4:39 PM, odonata23 <odonata23@...> wrote:
? Love ruby-crowned kinglets. There around in droves in the Sac area these days. A couple weeks ago I was walking and saw a RCK who was really agitated (establishing territory with another or maybe competing for food) and the ruby crown was very prominent... it looked like the top of its head was on fire. Thanks for these photos!!!
Eric Ross
-------- Original message -------- From: Di <2curiousdi@...> Date: 12/20/20 3:01 PM (GMT-08:00) Subject: [sacramento-birds] Ruby-crowned Kinglet
Morris was loading up our photo equipment earlier today when he spotted this little bird perched on one of our four o¡¯clocks gone to seed (AKA Bella di Notte or Mirabilis). We often see and hear large noisy groups of what we call ¡°tiny birds¡± in our camellia or rosebushes but this little guy was all by himself today and for the first time, Morris noticed a little bright red stripe on the top of his tiny head. Kaufman¡¯s Field Guide aptly describes the Ruby-crowned kinglet as a ¡°hyperactive midget¡±. Morris was very fortunate to get these photos, although a bit blurry, because the little guy would not stay still for one nanosecond! Curious if any of you folks have seen these around. Kaufman says the red stripe is only visible when they¡¯re excited so I guess this little guy was only mildly excited because his red crown wasn¡¯t quite as raised as you see in all the guide book photos! Di and Morris Erickson Pocket Area
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Love ruby-crowned kinglets. There around in droves in the Sac area these days. A couple weeks ago I was walking and saw a RCK who was really agitated (establishing territory with another or maybe competing for food) and the ruby crown was very prominent... it looked like the top of its head was on fire. Thanks for these photos!!!
Eric Ross
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-------- Original message -------- From: Di <2curiousdi@...> Date: 12/20/20 3:01 PM (GMT-08:00) Subject: [sacramento-birds] Ruby-crowned Kinglet
Morris was loading up our photo equipment earlier today when he spotted this little bird perched on one of our four o¡¯clocks gone to seed (AKA Bella di Notte or Mirabilis). We often see and hear large noisy groups of what we call ¡°tiny birds¡± in our camellia or rosebushes but this little guy was all by himself today and for the first time, Morris noticed a little bright red stripe on the top of his tiny head. Kaufman¡¯s Field Guide aptly describes the Ruby-crowned kinglet as a ¡°hyperactive midget¡±. Morris was very fortunate to get these photos, although a bit blurry, because the little guy would not stay still for one nanosecond! Curious if any of you folks have seen these around. Kaufman says the red stripe is only visible when they¡¯re excited so I guess this little guy was only mildly excited because his red crown wasn¡¯t quite as raised as you see in all the guide book photos! Di and Morris Erickson Pocket Area
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Morris was loading up our photo equipment earlier today when he spotted this little bird perched on one of our four o¡¯clocks gone to seed (AKA Bella di Notte or Mirabilis). We often see and hear large noisy groups of what we call ¡°tiny birds¡± in our camellia or rosebushes but this little guy was all by himself today and for the first time, Morris noticed a little bright red stripe on the top of his tiny head. Kaufman¡¯s Field Guide aptly describes the Ruby-crowned kinglet as a ¡°hyperactive midget¡±. Morris was very fortunate to get these photos, although a bit blurry, because the little guy would not stay still for one nanosecond!
Curious if any of you folks have seen these around. Kaufman says the red stripe is only visible when they¡¯re excited so I guess this little guy was only mildly excited because his red crown wasn¡¯t quite as raised as you see in all the guide book photos!
Di and Morris Erickson
Pocket Area
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I reported it and they are not collecting in Sac County right now but they emailed me a form which I completed and returned with photos.? I picked up the bird with an inverted plastic bag and am disposing of it in the garbage.? That's what they suggested.? I appreciate your help so much and thank you again.? Nancy
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From: Nancy via groups.io <cat0614@...>
To: [email protected] < [email protected]>
Sent: Mon, Dec 14, 2020 1:47 pm
Subject: Re: [sacramento-birds] Deceased Scrub Jay
Thank you Cliff!!
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From: Clifford Hawley <yellowhammerCA@...>
To: [email protected]
Sent: Mon, Dec 14, 2020 1:31 pm
Subject: Re: [sacramento-birds] Deceased Scrub Jay
There's not much concern about bird flu. Jays are susceptible to West Nile virus but seems less likely in December. The number for getting dead birds tested for West Nile virus is 877-968-2473.?
Cliff Hawley
Sacramento, CA
Hi-
I just need some advice - I found a dead scrub jay this morning in my backyard on my planting bed wall. He was sitting upright and looks perfectly intact. It has made me feel very sad to find him but I'm not sure if I should call someone as perhaps he needs to be tested for bird flu?? Does anyone know who I should call.? Right now he is still out back but I moved him to my metal table.? I could put him in a box and bury him but maybe he needs to be tested.
Thank you so much for any help you can give.? I thought of the County Shelter but I don't think that's the place to call and Wildllife Care is way out by McClellan and I don't think that's the right place either in this type of situation.
Best, Nancy
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From: Clifford Hawley <yellowhammerCA@...>
To: [email protected]
Sent: Mon, Dec 14, 2020 1:31 pm
Subject: Re: [sacramento-birds] Deceased Scrub Jay
There's not much concern about bird flu. Jays are susceptible to West Nile virus but seems less likely in December. The number for getting dead birds tested for West Nile virus is 877-968-2473.?
Cliff Hawley
Sacramento, CA
Hi-
I just need some advice - I found a dead scrub jay this morning in my backyard on my planting bed wall. He was sitting upright and looks perfectly intact. It has made me feel very sad to find him but I'm not sure if I should call someone as perhaps he needs to be tested for bird flu?? Does anyone know who I should call.? Right now he is still out back but I moved him to my metal table.? I could put him in a box and bury him but maybe he needs to be tested.
Thank you so much for any help you can give.? I thought of the County Shelter but I don't think that's the place to call and Wildllife Care is way out by McClellan and I don't think that's the right place either in this type of situation.
Best, Nancy
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There's not much concern about bird flu. Jays are susceptible to West Nile virus but seems less likely in December. The number for getting dead birds tested for West Nile virus is 877-968-2473.? Cliff Hawley
Sacramento, CA
Hi-
I just need some advice - I found a dead scrub jay this morning in my backyard on my planting bed wall. He was sitting upright and looks perfectly intact. It has made me feel very sad to find him but I'm not sure if I should call someone as perhaps he needs to be tested for bird flu?? Does anyone know who I should call.? Right now he is still out back but I moved him to my metal table.? I could put him in a box and bury him but maybe he needs to be tested.
Thank you so much for any help you can give.? I thought of the County Shelter but I don't think that's the place to call and Wildllife Care is way out by McClellan and I don't think that's the right place either in this type of situation.
Best, Nancy
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Hi-
I just need some advice - I found a dead scrub jay this morning in my backyard on my planting bed wall. He was sitting upright and looks perfectly intact. It has made me feel very sad to find him but I'm not sure if I should call someone as perhaps he needs to be tested for bird flu?? Does anyone know who I should call.? Right now he is still out back but I moved him to my metal table.? I could put him in a box and bury him but maybe he needs to be tested.
Thank you so much for any help you can give.? I thought of the County Shelter but I don't think that's the place to call and Wildllife Care is way out by McClellan and I don't think that's the right place either in this type of situation.
Best, Nancy
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I went to Sacramento National Wildlife Refuge on Tue 12/8.? As with Grey Lodge a few weeks ago, there were a huge number of Snow Geese and Ross's Geese, which look very similar when in flight but are not hard to differentiate when seen close up.? Other highlights were Ring-necked Ducks, a Ring- necked Pheasant and an immature Bald Eagle.? A Green-winged Teal and Western Meadowlark posed for great pics.? Pictures are at:
In case you haven't figured out the iNaturalist display, you can click on any picture on the summary page and it brings up the detailed observation which often includes other pics of the same species taken that day.? Just click on any small pic and it will enlarge itself.? Then use the browser back arrow to return to the summary page.
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They were busy feeding on the insects in the grassy field, undisturbed by kids away from school due to Covid.? The sighting was posted on CV Birds and they have been there for several days with increasing numbers.? An interesting question is how do the ones who found the field tell other Curlews to come there?
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From: Kathy Adcock <jaylily@...>
To: [email protected] < [email protected]>
Sent: Sat, Dec 5, 2020 2:50 pm
Subject: Re: [sacramento-birds] Curlews
Interesting.? Wonder why they were there. You were fortunate to see them.
On Saturday, December 5, 2020, 08:58:59 AM PST, Subhash Chand via groups.io <subhashc@...> wrote:
You don't normally find waders in a schoolyard, but there were about 65 Long-billed Curlews at Kit Carson Int'l Academy at 54th and M St in Sacramento yesterday.
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Interesting.? Wonder why they were there. You were fortunate to see them.
On Saturday, December 5, 2020, 08:58:59 AM PST, Subhash Chand via groups.io <subhashc@...> wrote:
You don't normally find waders in a schoolyard, but there were about 65 Long-billed Curlews at Kit Carson Int'l Academy at 54th and M St in Sacramento yesterday.
Subhash
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You don't normally find waders in a schoolyard, but there were about 65 Long-billed Curlews at Kit Carson Int'l Academy at 54th and M St in Sacramento yesterday.
Subhash
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Troy Edson-Smith
Kathy Adcock
Clifford Hawley