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Here you will find images of perching birds. Note there are many sub species within perching birds
After two attempts at trying to locate the unique Calliope Hummingbird at Moulton Meadows Park In Laguna Beach, all efforts failed however as with most bird outings, the element of surprise is what kindles the intrigue. A brief glance of … Continued
A seldom seen White-throated Sparrow recently made an appearance at Pinecrest Park in Mission Viejo on March 17th and found by Ryan Winkleman. This is a migratory species. The bird continues at least through today, March 20. If you are … Continued
Or their calls which are somewhat similar, can be confusing. They are of the Wrentit and the Cactus Wren. Both songs of the males are quite similar in this respect; they offer sort of an old car having a tough … Continued
An eBird report was released earlier in the morning by Jeff Bray and Bruce Aird. They had located a Green-tailed Towhee (rare for Orange County) in Lake Forest. Mike Sanders and I opted to pay a visit while dodging the … Continued
In the almost 5 years I’ve been record keeping bird sightings for the Barano Walk Trail here in Mission Viejo, California, this male Rose-breasted Grosbeak has to be in the top 5 coolest and rarest sightings that I am aware … Continued
On June 18th, 2016 Mike Sanders and I had opted to travel just outside Orange County to Mount Baldy. This was a 1 hour and 15 minute drive with hopes of locating the American Dipper. Last year in early July, … Continued
The Northern Flicker is a stunning woodpecker species. They are common in Orange County and can be heard calling and perhaps singing throughout the year though moreso in winter months. They are easily distinguishable with their black polka dot chest … Continued
This time of year is when many species (not all such as Lesser Goldfinch or Heermann’s Gull as some examples) begin their mating and you’re likely to hear “songs” and “calls”. If unfamiliar between the two, songs are usually a … Continued
In previous years, frequenting the Bell View Trail SW has been consistent with finding both the Rock Wren and the Cactus Wren. It seems by January the Rock Wren disappears but the Cactus Wrens remain typically in two areas: about … Continued
The Lawrence’s Goldfinch is one of those species that’s somewhat uncommon in Orange County (not rare however) and verified sightings are posted only a handful of times throughout the year. As of last week, sightings were found at the Santa … Continued