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Pipilo maculatus
coastal chaparral
This towhee was chasing another around in courtship. That explains the exposed perch, since it is rare to see this species out in the open.
Spotted on Mar 11, 2012
Submitted on Mar 11, 2012
5 Comments
Emma, Living on the coast gives me access to so many wonderful habitats. San Mateo county really does have some great wildlife watching. But if you wait long enough, maybe Walnut Creek will have it's own coastline if the doomsayers are correct.
This bird sings one of my favorite birdsongs. Nice shot!
Donna,the wild life which you have in San Mateo is much more than what we have in Walnut Creek
Yay, you got a great shot of one out of the bushes! :)
Beautiful!