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Monthly Archives: February 2016

26 Feb 2016

2 Cactus Wrens – Bell View Trail SW, Rancho Santa Margarita – HD Video 2-24-2016

by OC Birds Admin | posted in: Bird Outings in Orange County, California, Perching Birds (Passiformes) | 1

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

21 Feb 2016

Lawrence’s Goldfinches – February 21, 2016 / Added to the photo gallery

by OC Birds Admin | posted in: Birds Species, Perching Birds (Passiformes) | 0

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

20 Feb 2016

Raptor Mating Season

by OC Birds Admin | posted in: Bird Outings in Orange County, California, Hawks, Kites, Eagles and Allies (Accipitriformes) | 0

Be on the lookout for pairs of Red-tailed Hawks in the upcoming weeks performing their aerobatic courtship maneuvers.  They are most entertaining to watch.  They are a monogamous species.  Both the male and female contribute in building their nest.  The … Continued

14 Feb 2016

Acorn Woodpecker Video in HD

by OC Birds Admin | posted in: Bird Outings in Orange County, California, Birds Species, Woodpeckers (Piciformes) | 2

This video was shot in High Def 1920 x 1080 mode at O’Neill Regional Park in Trabuco Canyon, CA on February 3, 2016 using a Canon 7D Mark II and a Canon 100-400 IS II lens.  A tripod was used … Continued

5 Feb 2016

*New – Greater and Lesser Yellowlegs added to the photo gallery + video

by OC Birds Admin | posted in: Bird Outings in Orange County, California, Plovers, Sandpipers, and Allies (Charadiiformes) | 0

While it may seem daunting to be able to tell these two species apart, its actually not as bad as one may ponder.  I’ve included two images below, one of each with links to each of their respective photo galleries … Continued

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