Monday, July 28, 2008

Wild America Redux - Bullock's Oriole

Perhaps we have a pleasant garden for a drop in, but today marks the second time in a few weeks that we've had unusual bird experiences. Three weeks ago we had a Cooper's Hawk land in our mulberry tree for a morning feast.

Just a few moment's ago as I was working Maggie looked up and said "look at that bird!" I look out of my office window and see a gorgeous bright yellow and black bird. perched atop one of our copper tiki torches. So after some sleuthing I decided to call our WONDERFUL Livermore Parks and Recreation Ranger Office. After having a great laugh with Peggy, Ranger Patti helped us identify what we saw based on our description. Maggie had a wonderful description of a black crown and a small beak with white and black stripes.
Isn't nature grand? I'm thinking of having our front yard named a birding preserve. Heh heh. Behold...... the Bullock's Oriole!


1 comment:

Ann said...

Are you working or bird watching girl? Very cool .

Couldn't have said it better....


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