The Mexican Eagle-or Crested Caracara |
At the popular port of downtown Rocky Point |
Heermann's Gulls go crazy over what's in the boat |
Juvenile Pacific Loon |
When I began keeping logs, I started comparing my notes. I couldn't believe just how many birds I missed on my first outing. What in the world was I doing?! And I'll probably do and say the same thing two years from now when I go back to visit. Birding is a skill that just gets better with experience. It was beneficial to compare old reports with the new ones which help aide me with the evaluation of my current birding skills.
Snowy Plovers |
Common Loon |
Black Storm-Petrel |
Yellow-footed Gull |
Surfbird |
Heermann's Gull |
Wilson's Plover |
Dunlin |
Forster's Tern |
Sora |
Blue-footed Booby |
Great post and lots of info on shore birds, I will be hopefully finding more than gulls here in the Pacific coast. Looking forward to your posts of the summer etc.
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by.....those gulls can be tricky but they are a lot of fun to ID. Many of the birds found in Rocky Point can also be found along the coast of California.....especially the Southern part. Good luck!
Deletesuch a wonderful variety on this post Chris, and the intro' photograph was a winner - bought me right in!!
ReplyDeleteThat Caracara nearly made me get into an accident while it calmly sat alongside the road:)
DeleteI've learned so much since linking up with WBW. Looks like you know your birds now.
ReplyDeleteI know a few birds, but I have a LONG ways to go. There's never a dull moment in the birding world. There is so much new stuff to observe while out in the field that it never gets old. It's a beautiful thing.
DeleteAn interesting and well written post, one that I can actually read all the way through. love the shots of your Gulls especially the yellow footed gull, he is pretty.
ReplyDeleteGlad you like it Karen. The Gulls are a fun bunch to watch.....and ID:) The Yellow-footed Gull, like the Western Gull, is a good looking bird.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful collection of shore birds you have shared with us this week. You must have had a wonderful time photographing all of them. Your captures are awesome. Thanks so much for sharing them with all of us. Thanks for the visit to my blog. Happy birding.
ReplyDeleteGenie, it was a lot of fun. Thank you for visiting Birding Is Fun!
DeleteAmazing shots of the birds. I like that first shot.
ReplyDeleteThe Crested Caracara is a stunner! Happy birding!
DeleteInteresting post, with lots of facts and beautiful photos!
ReplyDeleteI loved the first one of the eagle, I wish I could see one too!
Greetings Pia in Sweden
Anything is possible:) Someday you may get your wish. Thanks for stopping by Birding is Fun!
Deleteloved the Caracara shot, and all others of course. :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by! Happy birding!
DeleteBrilliant Blue-footed Booby, and there are the Pacific Loon, its so cool.
ReplyDeleteVery fun birds. Now when I come over to your part of the world......:) Lots of great birds on your side I think.
DeleteIt's amazing what you can find when you know what to look for! This is a wonderful series of birds. Your photos are awesome.
ReplyDeleteThanks Betty!
ReplyDeleteBonito lugar con cantidad de aves.. Ya sabes cuando vengas a España tienes una amiga para pajarear.. :-)))
ReplyDeleteGracias Ana:) Ya sabes que un día te voy a llamar:) Siempre puedes venir por acá y podemos pajarear por el sur de Arizona. Hay muchisimos aves por aquí!
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