Category Archives: Birds

The birds (and squirrels) of May.

A collection of the visitors to the bird bath (and one little Rock Squirrel). I sighted a new bird; a Black-Headed Grosbeak, although it may be a regular. It’s easy to confuse with the Rufous-sided Towhee. Now that it’s Spring, … Continue reading

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More birdies from 5_2_26

Including a Thrasher serenade!

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Hummers 5_2_26

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April families 4_30_26

Once again, I’m happy to see our Red-tailed pair out hunting and hanging by the nest (even got a photo of the hawk chasing prey). There’s also a Brown-headed Cowbird couple who are regulars at the bird feeder. A Western … Continue reading

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Battlefield hike, critters and clouds 4_19_26

We chose to spend the day visiting the area where Union and Confederate troops battled for 3 days in March 1862 at the Battle of Glorietta Pass. The weather was perfect and while the trail was close to the freeway, … Continue reading

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Spring critters return!

Great to see the first Hummers of the year, along with the return of the songbirds and lizards!

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Red-tailed Hawk couple 4_26

At the beginning of April, I noticed a pair of Red-tailed Hawks soaring above the greenbelt. I also spotted them sitting in the junipers, as well as carrying sticks up into a tall Aspen where they were building a nest … Continue reading

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Miscellaneous March birds

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Flickers, robins, harriers and clouds 2_20_26

I’ve been laid up by a nasty bug and haven’t had much energy for photos. The regular subjects are always available though and easy to catch from my chair! The birds are more numerous around the feeders and baths so … Continue reading

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Sunset and robins 2_7_26

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