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Pipilo maculatus
The first four images and video are of one calling. I'm not sure what's on its beak. The last two are of a different bird a little earlier in the day at rest. "Adults have rufous sides, a white belly and a long dark tail with white edges. The eyes are red. They have white spots on their back and white wing bars. Males have a dark head, upper body and tail; these parts are brown or grey in the female. The western Spotted Towhee has white spots on its primary and secondary feathers." - Wikipedia
Dead tree at Anstine-Audubon Nature Preserve.
Spotted on May 19, 2012
Submitted on May 20, 2012
6 Comments
Sounds good!! Your enthusiasm is contagious!
:-) Luckily our profile pics are of our faces so it was pretty easy to recognize each other. We're sharing local areas for spottings. I'm so excited to try them out. Especially when we meet up next time. If you're ever in San Diego, I'd love to get together!
Did you and Ava recognize each other?
Thank you Emma and Mike. I had a great time and this bird was very cooperative :)
Nice series, like it!!!
Looks like it was a fun filled afternoon! Lovely bird!