I see Barred Owls on rides and hikes pretty regular, but today’s trail run was first time one flew over my shoulder, within a few feet, to land on tree right in front of me. #owls#trailrunning#birds
The cover of the 2007 book DINOSAUR, published by Roar, wasn't the original concept. Here is the original art, there would have been a plastic hologram eyeball (not shown here).
This picture contains grey teal (the boring duck type birds), Australian White Ibis (better known as bin chickens and for good reason) and my favourite (ok, just for today) Glossy Ibis which are the cool bronze coloured birds with all the architectural body parts. I also like to refer to them as shiny disco chickens but you need better light for this description to fit. #birds#birdphotography
The Killdeer nest has failed. And someone stole 2 eggs. One of the Killdeer looked like e was making another nest in the middle of the field that will be filled with cars in two weeks. Hopefully the third attempt at a nest will succeed.
Sunniest and warmest day by far but it was a great one and still way nicer than back down South
Added a Blackpoll Warbler back at Magee Marsh in the afternoon. We gotta be close to 20 warbler species for the trip now which is crazy.
Tried for some birds at the beach but too many people by the time we got there and the kids were chasing the gulls off right as we were starting to scan them. Might try tomorrow morning; Monday should be much quieter