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Hooded Orioles
FOS Hooded Orioles have arrived in my yard, finally. This year and this morning, a male and female together have discovered my hummingbird feeders. In the past, the male arrives in March then the fema
FOS Hooded Orioles have arrived in my yard, finally. This year and this morning, a male and female together have discovered my hummingbird feeders. In the past, the male arrives in March then the fema
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Jackie Bobrosky
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FOS Ruby Crowned Kinglet
While contemplating window treatments to avoid more bird collisions, I watched a Ruby Crowned Kinglet in a very old buggy plum tree this morning, along with a flock of Bushtits in the same tree. Along
While contemplating window treatments to avoid more bird collisions, I watched a Ruby Crowned Kinglet in a very old buggy plum tree this morning, along with a flock of Bushtits in the same tree. Along
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Jackie Bobrosky
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FOS GC Sparrows, Hermit Thrush(s)
This morning, my resident California Towhee was joined by a few Golden Crowned Sparrows, first of the season in my backyard. I've also enjoyed Hermit Thrush early evenings just before dark, but found
This morning, my resident California Towhee was joined by a few Golden Crowned Sparrows, first of the season in my backyard. I've also enjoyed Hermit Thrush early evenings just before dark, but found
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Jackie Bobrosky
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Western Tanagers FOS
About noon, I was watching a Scrub Jay terrorize a pair of American Robins as it stole their nestlings. Decided to sit and watch as the robins returned to the nest site several times, wondering how lo
About noon, I was watching a Scrub Jay terrorize a pair of American Robins as it stole their nestlings. Decided to sit and watch as the robins returned to the nest site several times, wondering how lo
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Jackie Bobrosky
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BH Grosbeak and Swainsons Thrush
Yesterday (5/4) a Swainsons Thrush at my small waterfall feature/fish pond and this morning a male Black Headed Grosbeak at a birdbath. Loving May in Martinez...... Jackie Bobrosky in Old Martinez
Yesterday (5/4) a Swainsons Thrush at my small waterfall feature/fish pond and this morning a male Black Headed Grosbeak at a birdbath. Loving May in Martinez...... Jackie Bobrosky in Old Martinez
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Jackie Bobrosky
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Hooded Oriole
A male Hooded Oriole just seen at my hummingbird feeder! A FOS for my backyard, a couple weeks late. A selasphorous hummer has been present for a week, chasing the resident & not so resident Anna's ar
A male Hooded Oriole just seen at my hummingbird feeder! A FOS for my backyard, a couple weeks late. A selasphorous hummer has been present for a week, chasing the resident & not so resident Anna's ar
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Jackie Bobrosky
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Hermit Thrush, Robins and GC Sparrows
While keeping close watch for migrating birds in my yard, I heard, then saw, a Hermit Thrush in the backyard. This morning, a small flock (10-15) of adult robins with even more juveniles hitting up th
While keeping close watch for migrating birds in my yard, I heard, then saw, a Hermit Thrush in the backyard. This morning, a small flock (10-15) of adult robins with even more juveniles hitting up th
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Jackie Bobrosky
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nest failure in our patio
I also had a Chickadee nest failure this year. After several days of quiet, I peeked into the bird house and found a perfect nest with 3 beautiful eggs. I was thinking a Titmouse couple scared them of
I also had a Chickadee nest failure this year. After several days of quiet, I peeked into the bird house and found a perfect nest with 3 beautiful eggs. I was thinking a Titmouse couple scared them of
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Jackie Bobrosky
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Hooded Orioles
This morning I heard then saw a male Hooded Oriole fly from two old palm trees. Two blocks later, near my home, I heard their calls from behind my neighbor's house! Love it! Jackie Bobrosky Martinez
This morning I heard then saw a male Hooded Oriole fly from two old palm trees. Two blocks later, near my home, I heard their calls from behind my neighbor's house! Love it! Jackie Bobrosky Martinez
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Jackie Bobrosky
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Allen's Hummingbird and Great Blue Heron
Yesterday, Sunday 3/5, I had the best and worst of this season.......in the morning I was delighted to watch a male Allen's hummingbird at my feeder causing all kinds of activity with the 3 resident A
Yesterday, Sunday 3/5, I had the best and worst of this season.......in the morning I was delighted to watch a male Allen's hummingbird at my feeder causing all kinds of activity with the 3 resident A
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Jackie Bobrosky
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GC Sparrows
This morning I happily watched 6 Golden Crowned Sparrows poking around my yard. They were with 10-12 Am Robins (young and adult) using my small waterfall to bathe. Jackie Bobrosky Old Town Martinez
This morning I happily watched 6 Golden Crowned Sparrows poking around my yard. They were with 10-12 Am Robins (young and adult) using my small waterfall to bathe. Jackie Bobrosky Old Town Martinez
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Jackie Bobrosky
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Warblers, Orioles, Tanager in Martinez
Today at noon, while watching two male orioles visit my hummingbird feeders, I observed a Wilsons and a Townsends Warbler taking quick baths at my small waterfall. A single Western Tanager was near th
Today at noon, while watching two male orioles visit my hummingbird feeders, I observed a Wilsons and a Townsends Warbler taking quick baths at my small waterfall. A single Western Tanager was near th
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Jackie Bobrosky
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Allens Hummingbird
A FOS male Allen's Hummingbird was a welcome sight this morning as I looked at my blooming azaleas after the rain. The resident Anna's have been the most watched birds in my yard since I knew an Allen
A FOS male Allen's Hummingbird was a welcome sight this morning as I looked at my blooming azaleas after the rain. The resident Anna's have been the most watched birds in my yard since I knew an Allen
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Jackie Bobrosky
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FOS's in Martinez
Today between 12:30 and 1:00, I saw a White Crowned Sparrow, Yellow Warbler, Townsends Warbler and an Orange Crowned Warbler. All single birds dropping in for water as well as a quick fly in by a fema
Today between 12:30 and 1:00, I saw a White Crowned Sparrow, Yellow Warbler, Townsends Warbler and an Orange Crowned Warbler. All single birds dropping in for water as well as a quick fly in by a fema
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Jackie Bobrosky
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Kestrels
I watched a pair plus a young one about a month ago making a lot of noise in the eucalyptus trees near my house, flying from one to the other. I almost always hear at least one year round. This was th
I watched a pair plus a young one about a month ago making a lot of noise in the eucalyptus trees near my house, flying from one to the other. I almost always hear at least one year round. This was th
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Jackie Bobrosky
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American White Pelicans
Looking up to enjoy the clear blue sky this morning, I watched 20+ American White Pelicans circling several times overhead before heading toward Benicia. I continue to marvel at their beauty and grace
Looking up to enjoy the clear blue sky this morning, I watched 20+ American White Pelicans circling several times overhead before heading toward Benicia. I continue to marvel at their beauty and grace
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Jackie Bobrosky
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Swainsons Thrush, Martnez
Watched a Swainsons Thrush bathing in my small waterfall this morning. To be absolutely sure, I watched with binoculars this time! I strongly suspect a couple weeks ago the bird I thought to be a real
Watched a Swainsons Thrush bathing in my small waterfall this morning. To be absolutely sure, I watched with binoculars this time! I strongly suspect a couple weeks ago the bird I thought to be a real
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Jackie Bobrosky
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Western Tanagers, Wilsons Warblers
This morning, 3 Western Tanagers (2 male, 1 female) enjoyed a brief bath in my very small waterfall. Two Wilsons Warblers zip through the yard each morning and evening, and for the last few weeks, BH
This morning, 3 Western Tanagers (2 male, 1 female) enjoyed a brief bath in my very small waterfall. Two Wilsons Warblers zip through the yard each morning and evening, and for the last few weeks, BH
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Jackie Bobrosky
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FOS Rufous Hummingbird
I just watched my FOS male adult Rufous Hummingbird visit a hummingbird feeder and nearby azalea blossoms in my backyard. The several Anna's, of course, were momentarily chased off by this gorgeous co
I just watched my FOS male adult Rufous Hummingbird visit a hummingbird feeder and nearby azalea blossoms in my backyard. The several Anna's, of course, were momentarily chased off by this gorgeous co
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Jackie Bobrosky
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Fernandez Ranch
A walk in stunningly beautiful habitat at Fernandez Ranch (off Hiway 4, near Martinez) this morning revealed great looks at several Lewis' Woodpeckers and many, many Varied Thrush that were everywhere
A walk in stunningly beautiful habitat at Fernandez Ranch (off Hiway 4, near Martinez) this morning revealed great looks at several Lewis' Woodpeckers and many, many Varied Thrush that were everywhere
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Jackie Bobrosky
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