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Scaled Quail (1)

Chris

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Date taken: Dec 28 2024

After many failed attempts in less than optimal photo conditions, it was a surprise to find this Quail in the open. Santa Margarita Ranch, west of Roma, Texas.

Date uploaded: Jan 5 2025

Comments (8):
Sue Bishop: Great find and capture, Chris!
Ahmad Shah: Fabulous series of wonderful birds, I like them all. Excellent work Chris !

Northern Bobwhite (3)

Colinus virginianus

(Near-threatened)

Chris

United States (Texas)

Date taken: Dec 30 2024

Details: male

Saw quite a few Bobwhite, but they were very tricky to photograph. La Joya, Texas on Jara Chinas Rd.

Date uploaded: Jan 5 2025

Comments (3):
Sue Bishop: Great find!
Brian Morin: You were fortunate to get the important features of the bird in the clear.

Northern Crested Caracara (7)

Caracara cheriway

Chris

United States (Texas)

Date taken: Dec 30 2024

On Jara Chinas Rd, La Joya, Texas.

Date uploaded: Jan 5 2025

Comments (2):
Sue Bishop: Always nice to see.
Brian Morin: Nice one. On my wish list.

Verdin (1)

Auriparus flaviceps

Chris

United States (Texas)

Date taken: Dec 30 2024

What seem to be the first upload of a Verdin. La Joya Texas, on Jara Chinas Rd.

Date uploaded: Jan 5 2025

Comments (1):
Sue Bishop: What a cutie! Great find.

Cassin's Sparrow (2)

Aimophila cassinii

Chris

United States (Texas)

Date taken: Dec 30 2024

With a bit of time and much luck, got the elusive Cassin's Sparrow in decent light. La Joya, Texas on Jara Chinas Rd.

Date uploaded: Jan 5 2025

Comments (1):
Sue Bishop: Good id and great find.

Pyrrhuloxia (4)

Cardinalis sinuatus

Chris

United States (Texas)

Date taken: Dec 30 2024

Details: male

After having to take a long break - it was good to get some time in the field. Seen at La Joya Texas on the infamous "Sparrow Road" (Jara Chinas Rd)

Date uploaded: Jan 5 2025

Comments (1):
Sue Bishop: A beauty. Looks like a great birding trip!

American Robin (78)

Turdus migratorius

Chris

Canada (British Columbia)

Date taken: Jun 17 2024

Details: juvenile, outside normal range

After all the recent spectacular shots - this may seem a bit underwhelming. However, a record shot (shot for personal reasons). We had a Robin's nest in the backyard this year. The eggs were still unhatched June 1st. Incredibly by June 17th, this was one of at least 3 birds that fledged. It was stressful. The Robin parents (espcially the mother) were calling out every day, most hours of the day as if a predator was around. Although we did see Racoons and cats on occasion, most of the time it almost seemed as a tactic to distract. After hatching, we were keeping an eye from the window on the numerous crows in the area. This particular photo was one of the fledglings about 20 ft up in a cherry tree some 30 yards from the nest. They stayed well-hidden, and almost silent except for some high-pitched sounds to let the parents know where they were. The speed at which they went from hatching to this photo (just about 2 weeks) was stagerring - though I haven't studied biology and so I presume that is standard :)
Delta, BC

Date uploaded: Jul 1 2024

Comments (3):
Brian Morin: You are quite right about the 'instant bird' phenomenon. The rate of growth is phenomenal among smaller birds. That's what you get with a high protein diet.
Chris: I didn’t realize how quickly they grew. It almost didn’t seem real or possible, but has certainly peaked my interest in knowing more about biology