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What

Red-shouldered Hawk (Buteo lineatus)

Observer

david99

Date

March 24, 2024 10:06 AM PDT

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Black-capped Chickadee (Poecile atricapillus)

Observer

mhalsted

Date

March 23, 2024 01:31 PM EDT

Description

Continuing, already counted.
Being submitted for the Gerald & goofy files, & yes he got his seed..... :)

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Wild Turkey (Meleagris gallopavo)

Observer

mhalsted

Date

March 2024

Description

The 'Unicorn' is back!!

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What

Blue Jay (Cyanocitta cristata)

Observer

mhalsted

Date

March 19, 2024 08:25 AM EDT

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What

American Robin (Turdus migratorius)

Observer

mhalsted

Date

March 21, 2024 06:47 PM EDT

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What

Black-capped Chickadee (Poecile atricapillus)

Observer

mhalsted

Date

March 22, 2024 12:50 PM EDT

Description

this little guy was busy mouthing off at me, for whatever reason...(I didn't have my chickadee dictionary with me again!!)

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What

American Red Squirrel (Tamiasciurus hudsonicus)

Observer

mhalsted

Date

March 23, 2024 12:48 PM EDT

Description

Enjoying a snow cone!

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What

Mountain Chickadee (Poecile gambeli)

Observer

dalemeister

Date

March 23, 2024 11:31 AM PDT

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What

California Scrub-Jay (Aphelocoma californica)

Observer

dalemeister

Date

March 23, 2024 11:38 AM PDT

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What

Big Berry Manzanita (Arctostaphylos glauca)

Observer

dalemeister

Date

March 17, 2024 05:33 PM PDT

Description

Extra large and beautiful squat tree.

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What

Seven-spotted Lady Beetle (Coccinella septempunctata)

Observer

david99

Date

March 17, 2024 12:18 PM PDT

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What

Anna's Hummingbird (Calypte anna)

Observer

andrew61891

Date

February 28, 2019 10:18 PM PST

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What

Canada Goose (Branta canadensis)

Observer

mhalsted

Date

March 2024

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What

Canada Goose (Branta canadensis)

Observer

mhalsted

Date

March 2024

Description

Coming over to see Side Kick (the dog is on the edge of the shore just in front of the Goose). It's probably Mr.Cangoos. He was alone tonight. Maybe Mama is sitting already.

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What

Black-throated Sparrow (Amphispiza bilineata)

Observer

tj4444

Date

March 14, 2024 10:35 AM PDT

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What

California Dogface (Zerene eurydice)

Observer

bamm321

Date

May 2023

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What

Anna's Hummingbird (Calypte anna)

Observer

erimott

Date

March 10, 2024 05:49 PM PDT

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What

Anna's Hummingbird (Calypte anna)

Observer

ramonamom

Date

March 10, 2024 04:15 PM PDT

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What

Mourning Dove (Zenaida macroura)

Observer

mhalsted

Date

March 11, 2024 01:49 PM EDT

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What

Chilean Flamingo (Phoenicopterus chilensis)

Observer

dalemeister

Date

March 13, 2024 04:17 PM PDT

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What

Western Side-blotched Lizard (Uta stansburiana ssp. elegans)

Observer

scottdwilson

Date

March 5, 2024 09:15 AM PST

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What

Canada Goose (Branta canadensis)

Observer

mhalsted

Date

March 2024

Description

Mr.Cangoos honoring me with some close ups, while the Missus ate her din din.

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What

White-breasted Nuthatch (Sitta carolinensis)

Observer

mhalsted

Date

March 10, 2024 01:20 PM EDT

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What

Eastern Chipmunk (Tamias striatus)

Observer

mhalsted

Date

March 10, 2024 06:07 PM EDT

Description

Oh I love this one!!!

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What

Cooper's Hawk (Accipiter cooperii)

Observer

bamm321

Date

March 12, 2024 08:44 AM PDT

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What

California Ground Squirrel (Otospermophilus beecheyi)

Observer

dalemeister

Date

March 11, 2024 10:14 AM PDT

Description

In the second photo, the squirrel is nibbling on the terra-cotta planter for its minerals. Afterwards, it jumps up to the birdbath to to quench its thirst from the salty mineral nibbles.

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What

Common Grackle (Quiscalus quiscula)

Observer

mhalsted

Date

March 2024

Description

This one has such a lovely purple head/neck

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What

Common Grackle (Quiscalus quiscula)

Observer

mhalsted

Date

March 2024

Description

(2)

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What

Common Grackle (Quiscalus quiscula)

Observer

mhalsted

Date

March 2024

Description

Continuing-already counted
Big guy showing off!

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What

Wild Turkey (Meleagris gallopavo)

Observer

mhalsted

Date

March 2024

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What

Turkey Vulture (Cathartes aura)

Observer

mooseandsquirrel

Date

March 11, 2024 12:32 PM PDT

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What

Turkey Vulture (Cathartes aura)

Observer

mooseandsquirrel

Date

March 11, 2024 12:32 PM PDT

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What

Western Honey Bee (Apis mellifera)

Observer

dalemeister

Date

March 9, 2024 12:20 PM PST

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What

Red-shouldered Hawk (Buteo lineatus)

Date

December 20, 2021

Description

See photo

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What

Merriam's Chipmunk (Neotamias merriami)

Observer

dalemeister

Date

March 7, 2024 04:44 PM PST

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What

Canada Goose (Branta canadensis)

Observer

mhalsted

Date

March 2024

Description

Mr.Mrs.Cangoos, As soon as I called to them they left their nesting site, went over to their rock, then came over for their 1st din din this year.
Sooo good to have them back again!! This is the earliest they have ever returned...and I have no problem with that!!! :)

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What

Wild Turkey (Meleagris gallopavo)

Observer

mhalsted

Date

March 2024

Description

(3)

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What

Common Grackle (Quiscalus quiscula)

Observer

mhalsted

Date

March 2024

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What

Wild Turkey (Meleagris gallopavo)

Observer

mhalsted

Date

March 2024

Description

I wish we would get a nice sunny day so I could get some really nice photos of these characters, showing their true colors!

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What

American Pygmy Kingfisher (Chloroceryle aenea)

Observer

benmeredyk

Date

December 22, 2023 02:00 PM CST

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What

Black-capped Chickadee (Poecile atricapillus)

Observer

mhalsted

Date

February 26, 2024 06:47 PM EST

Description

'Buddy'....Mommie the dish is still empty....and it's getting late....

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Common Raven (Corvus corax)

Observer

mhalsted

Date

February 26, 2024 06:58 PM EST

Description

Raven followed me down to the wetlands tonight. He was alone & had a whole lot to tell me...Unfortunaely I didn't have my raven dictionary with me...This is the first time he has landed in a tree & I could take a pic of him. The last picshows him in the very top of the pine tree, waaay across the wetlands.
He finally did take flight, but of course too many branches got in the way of any photos.

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What

American Rock Wren (Salpinctes obsoletus)

Observer

desertnaturalist

Date

February 28, 2024 03:54 PM PST

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What

Anna's Hummingbird (Calypte anna)

Observer

dalemeister

Date

February 29, 2024 08:33 AM PST

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What

House Finch (Haemorhous mexicanus)

Observer

katiab

Date

February 24, 2024 03:49 PM PST

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What

Merriam's Chipmunk (Neotamias merriami)

Observer

dalemeister

Date

February 27, 2024 09:23 AM PST

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What

Mule (Equus asinus × caballus)

Observer

quinnbirds

Date

October 14, 2023 10:41 AM MDT

Description

Loose or stray donkey (or pony?). We called animal rescue and they said they would pick it up. I still think it would qualify as wild though.

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What

Merriam's Chipmunk (Neotamias merriami)

Observer

newtpatrol

Date

June 7, 2023 04:17 PM PDT

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What

Black-capped Chickadee (Poecile atricapillus)

Observer

mhalsted

Date

February 23, 2024 06:32 PM EST

Description

This is 'Buddy', & he wasn't interested in coming over tonight.

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What

American Red Squirrel (Tamiasciurus hudsonicus)

Observer

mhalsted

Date

February 24, 2024 12:12 PM EST

Description

Here's 'Smiley'

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What

Black-capped Chickadee (Poecile atricapillus)

Observer

mhalsted

Date

February 24, 2024 12:26 PM EST

Description

Here's 'Clinger'

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What

California Scrub-Jay (Aphelocoma californica)

Observer

dalemeister

Date

February 22, 2024 02:25 PM PST

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What

Greater Roadrunner (Geococcyx californianus)

Observer

dalemeister

Date

February 19, 2024 01:48 PM PST

Photos / Sounds

What

California Ground Squirrel (Otospermophilus beecheyi)

Observer

dalemeister

Date

February 20, 2024 04:20 PM PST

Photos / Sounds

What

Chilean Flamingo (Phoenicopterus chilensis)

Observer

dalemeister

Date

February 19, 2024 10:32 AM PST

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What

Blue Jay (Cyanocitta cristata)

Observer

mhalsted

Date

February 19, 2024 01:05 PM EST

Photos / Sounds

What

Blue Jay (Cyanocitta cristata)

Observer

mhalsted

Date

February 19, 2024 01:06 PM EST

Photos / Sounds

Observer

naturecandids

Date

January 29, 2022 12:44 PM PST

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What

North American Deer Mice (Genus Peromyscus)

Observer

dalemeister

Date

December 27, 2023 04:14 PM PST

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What

Tamarisk (Tamarix ramosissima)

Observer

jprado

Date

February 16, 2024 02:34 PM PST

Photos / Sounds

What

Tamarisk (Tamarix ramosissima)

Observer

jprado

Date

February 16, 2024 03:08 PM PST

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What

Sage Thrasher (Oreoscoptes montanus)

Observer

wblack6289

Date

February 1, 2021 05:41 PM PST

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What

Ruffed Grouse (Bonasa umbellus)

Observer

mhalsted

Date

February 2024

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What

Red-breasted Nuthatch (Sitta canadensis)

Observer

unknownalloy

Date

January 30, 2024 01:30 PM MST

Description

Best RBNU pic so far from me. Hopefully I can out-do this one! Needs to be sharper...

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What

Domestic Mallard (Anas platyrhynchos var. domesticus)

Observer

dgrimmphd

Date

February 14, 2024 12:25 PM PST

Description

Palm Desert Civic Center Park, Palm Desert Civic Center, Palm Desert, Coachella Valley, Riverside County, California

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What

American Goldfinch (Spinus tristis)

Observer

mhalsted

Date

February 4, 2024 03:46 PM EST

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What

Mourning Dove (Zenaida macroura)

Observer

mhalsted

Date

February 5, 2024 03:15 PM EST

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What

Merriam's Chipmunk (Neotamias merriami)

Observer

filton18

Date

February 16, 2024 09:30 AM PST

Description

Not sure what it's eating in the 2nd pic, but it dug a good hole to reach it.

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What

Phainopepla (Phainopepla nitens)

Observer

aparrot1

Date

February 16, 2024 09:20 AM PST

Description

Phainopepla with his long tail propped up on a branch--2nd photo. Phainopepla is most often seen in Catclaw Acacia and in Western Honey Mesquite where it finds mistletoe berries, one of its favorite foods. Link to Mesquite Mistletoe (Phoradendron californicum) observation: https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/199529614

Phainopepla (Phainopepla nitens) is a perching bird in the Silky-Flycatchers (Ptiliogonatidae) family. Length is 20 cm (7.5 inches). It has red eyes, an upward pointing crest, long tail and glossy black feathers. The name comes from the Greek words "phain pepla" meaning “shining robe,” in reference to the male’s plumage. Males are shiny black with prominent white wing patches visible in flight. Females and juveniles are overall gray-ish. Both have a conspicuous crest, long tail, and red eyes.
Phainopepla are unusual in that they migrate both north and south and east and west, having two broods per year (if conditions are right). In early spring they nest in Mesquite woodland, feeding mainly on insects and Mistletoe berries.

National Geographic Field Guide to the Birds of Western North America, ed. Jon L. Dunn, 2008, pp. 326-327.

National Geographic Field Guide to the Birds of North America, ed. Jon L. Dunn, 7th ed., 2017, pp. 424-425.

Audubon Guide to North American Birds https://www.audubon.org/search_results?search=Phainopepla%20nitens

Ebird with species description, range map and sound recordings: https://ebird.org/species/phaino

Xeno-canto Bird songs, sound recordings, and species range map: https://xeno-canto.org/species/Phainopepla-nitens

The Cornell Lab (Birds in U.S. and Canada) https: (enter common name) https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Phainopepla

Merlin Bird ID (great app available for Iphones) by The Cornell Lab (Bird ID help for 8,500+ species) https://merlin.allaboutbirds.org/

Comprehensive Feather I.D. tools and more: https://foundfeathers.org/resources/

Found Feathers (Worldwide): https://www.fws.gov/lab/featheratlas/idtool.php

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What

Bobcat (Lynx rufus)

Observer

a-tristis

Date

January 12, 2024 11:58 AM CST

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What

Red-tailed Hawk (Buteo jamaicensis)

Observer

a-tristis

Date

February 11, 2024 10:31 AM CST

Description

Purple 7/E

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What

Curve-billed Thrasher (Toxostoma curvirostre)

Date

December 28, 2023 03:14 PM MST

Description

Look at this curved-bill. Biggest curve I've seen on a Curve-billed unless this isn't a curve-billed??

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What

White-crowned Sparrow (Zonotrichia leucophrys)

Date

January 6, 2024 12:03 PM MST

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What

Eyed Brown (Lethe eurydice)

Observer

mhalsted

Date

July 17, 2023 02:44 PM EDT

Description

On Common Milkweed

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What

Ruby-crowned Kinglet (Corthylio calendula)

Observer

abiggs2

Date

February 10, 2024 12:07 PM EST

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What

Great Purple Hairstreak (Atlides halesus)

Observer

cpgibson

Date

February 9, 2024 12:30 PM EST

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What

American Sand Lance (Ammodytes americanus)

Observer

mkae

Date

August 14, 2023 10:42 AM EDT

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What

Red-tailed Hawk (Buteo jamaicensis)

Observer

hamr_brdr

Date

October 24, 2023 02:51 PM EDT

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What

Mallard (Anas platyrhynchos)

Observer

that_bug_guy

Date

January 7, 2024 03:14 PM EST

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What

Snowshoe Hare (Lepus americanus)

Observer

mhalsted

Date

April 2022

Description

I couldn't believe this one..I was taking photos of a dragonfly & suddenly this fellow came hopping out of the woods & right over to me! (And yes, my dog got an extra treat when we returned home, because he sat quietly & didn't chase the bunny away).

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What

Domestic Dog (Canis familiaris)

Observer

mhalsted

Date

February 27, 2023 05:37 PM EST

Description

I hope the snow never melts.....
Just one of his 15 snow angels he made during our outing!

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What

Domestic Dog (Canis familiaris)

Observer

mhalsted

Date

February 5, 2023 12:56 PM EST

Description

Someone is happy it's not too cold to go outside & play in the snow again...I thought he was going to roll right on down the steps in the last photo.

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What

Mountain Chickadee (Poecile gambeli)

Observer

dalemeister

Date

February 5, 2024 09:52 AM PST

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What

Western Tiger Swallowtail (Papilio rutulus)

Observer

bigsam

Date

July 10, 2023 02:32 PM PDT

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What

Verdin (Auriparus flaviceps)

Observer

aparrot1

Date

January 27, 2024 02:47 PM PST

Description

Verdin enjoy eating the pulp of a half orange or tangerine. The prickly stems of the Ocotillo are a favorite perch for them. These tiny little songbirds with orange shoulder patch are daily visitors in the desert garden.

Link to confirmed, more close-up observations showing the reddish shoulder patches: https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/194121654
and https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/143588682

Verdin (Auriparus flaviceps) is a small 4.5 inch, active, native perching bird in the Penduline-Tits (Remizidae) family that inhabits arid scrub habitats. At 4.5 in (11 cm) in length, it rivals the American bushtit as one of the smallest passerines in North America. There are several subspecies. Verdins "are usually seen singly or in pairs, flitting about actively in the brush, sometimes giving sharp call notes. Finely pointed bills are adapted for catching small insects. Adult has gray plumage, reddish-chestnut shoulders and a yellow head. The birds may build several spherical nests. The primary nest has a small entry hole near the bottom. Other nests nearby are decoys to detract predators. Male Verdin may build several nests, with female choosing one to use for raising the young. Nest is placed well out on branches of thorny shrub or low tree, or in cholla cactus, usually 4-12' above the ground. Nest is a conspicuous hollow oval or sphere, surprisingly large for size of bird, made of thorny twigs. Entrance is low on one side; interior is well lined with feathers, grass, leaves, spiderwebs, for good insulation. Nests built late in spring tend to have entrance facing toward prevailing wind, maybe to help cool the interior. Occasionally visits hummingbird feeders for nectar, but primarily feeds on insects." They also enjoy ripe cut-in-half oranges.

Audubon Guide to North American Birds https://www.audubon.org/field-guide/bird/verdin

National Geographic Field Guide to the Birds of North America, ed. Jon L. Dunn, 7th ed., 2017, pp. 386-387.

National Geographic Field Guide to the Birds of Western North America, ed. Jon L. Dunn, 2008, pp. 296-297.

Ebird with species description, range map and sound recordings: https://ebird.org/species/verdin/

Xeno-canto Bird songs, sound recordings, and species range map: https://xeno-canto.org/species/Auriparus-flaviceps

The Cornell Lab (Birds in U.S. and Canada) https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/ (enter common name) and https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Verdin/

Merlin Bird ID (great app available for Iphones) by The Cornell Lab (Bird ID help for 8,500+ species) https://merlin.allaboutbirds.org/

Comprehensive Feather I.D. tools and more: https://foundfeathers.org/resources/

Found Feathers (Worldwide): https://www.fws.gov/lab/featheratlas/idtool.php

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What

Lesser Goldfinch (Spinus psaltria)

Observer

aparrot1

Date

January 27, 2024 03:12 PM PST

Description

MALE. Link to Female Lesser Goldfinch for comparison: https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/197844034

Lesser Goldfinch (Spinus psaltria) Is a small songbird, only 11 cm (4.5 inches) long. It is smaller and darker billed than the American Goldfinch. Both male and female have white wing patch at base of primaries. Adult male has and entire black crown. Underside, starting at lower bill, is bright yellow. Adult females and juveniles have dull yellow underside. There are several subspecies. Two color patterns occur in the United States. Males in some areas may be either green-backed or black-backed. Lesser Goldfinches gather in scrubby oak, cottonwood, and willow habitats of the western U.S., or visit suburban gardens for seeds and water. These finches primarily eat the seeds of plants.In bird feeders they especially enjoy nyger seeds.

Audubon Guide to North American Birds https://www.audubon.org/search_results?search=Spinus%20psaltria

Ebird with species description, range map and sound recordings: https://ebird.org/species/lesgol/

National Geographic Field Guide to the Birds of North America, ed. Jon L. Dunn, 7th ed., 2017, pp. 442-443.

Monterey Birds, Don Roberson, 2nd ed. 2002, sponsored by Monterey Peninsula Audubon Society

The Cornell Lab (Birds in U.S. and Canada) https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/ (enter common name) https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Lesser_Goldfinch

Xeno-canto Bird songs, sound recordings, and species range map: https://xeno-canto.org/species/Spinus-psaltria

National Geographic Field Guide to the Birds of Western North America, ed. Jon L. Dunn, 2008

The Cornell Lab (Birds in U.S. and Canada) https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/ (enter common name)

Merlin Bird ID (great app available for Iphones) by The Cornell Lab (Bird ID help for 8,500+ species) https://merlin.allaboutbirds.org/

Comprehensive Feather I.D. tools and more: https://foundfeathers.org/resources/

Found Feathers (Worldwide): https://www.fws.gov/lab/featheratlas/idtool.php

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What

Gambel's White-crowned Sparrow (Zonotrichia leucophrys ssp. gambelii)

Observer

knight17

Date

January 2024

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What

White-tailed Antelope Squirrel (Ammospermophilus leucurus)

Observer

dalemeister

Date

February 4, 2024 08:22 AM PST

Photos / Sounds

What

Ruby-crowned Kinglet (Corthylio calendula)

Observer

dalemeister

Date

February 4, 2024 09:29 AM PST

Photos / Sounds

What

California Ground Squirrel (Otospermophilus beecheyi)

Observer

dalemeister

Date

February 4, 2024 01:11 PM PST

Photos / Sounds

What

Diamondback Terrapin (Malaclemys terrapin)

Observer

animalview29

Date

August 8, 2020 06:19 PM EDT

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What

Hairy Woodpecker (Dryobates villosus)

Observer

mhalsted

Date

November 20, 2021 02:25 PM EST

Description

(m) this was a total surprise----he was right at the door!
Must be a young one.

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What

Golden Eagle (Aquila chrysaetos)

Observer

stevecollins

Date

January 14, 2012 04:26 PM CST

Description

Randall Co., TX

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What

Golden Eagle (Aquila chrysaetos)

Observer

filton18

Date

February 3, 2024 11:08 AM PST

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What

California Striped Racer (Masticophis lateralis ssp. lateralis)

Observer

streetmorrisart

Date

August 2021

Description

San Diego alligator lizard (Elgaria multicarinata ssp. webbii) is on the lam. This snake species has been hunting lizards preying on flies visiting my Stapelia gigantea blossoms.

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What

Red-tailed Hawk (Buteo jamaicensis)

Observer

charadrius

Date

January 23, 2024 11:41 AM PST

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What

Blue Jay (Cyanocitta cristata)

Observer

mhalsted

Date

January 24, 2024 12:19 PM EST

Description

Such a handsome lad!

Photos / Sounds

What

Blue Jay (Cyanocitta cristata)

Observer

mhalsted

Date

January 24, 2024 12:19 PM EST

Photos / Sounds

What

Mallard (Anas platyrhynchos)

Observer

dalemeister

Date

January 30, 2024 11:03 AM PST

Photos / Sounds

What

Costa's Hummingbird (Calypte costae)

Observer

bzimmerbirds

Date

January 23, 2024 03:07 PM MST