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@theo.birdsCity park · 19h

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Cedar Waxwing

608 likes

@theo.birds Could not believe my luck this morning. Cedar Waxwing. Sleek, crested and silky tan with a black mask and a yellow-tipped tail.

Photo: Rhododendrites · CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons

@priyaspotsMarsh boardwalk · 8h

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Mourning Dove

68 likes

@priyaspots Patience paid off today. Mourning Dove. Slender, soft gray-brown dove with a long pointed tail and black wing spots.

Photo: Rhododendrites · CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons

@jonah_lookupRiverside trail · 5h

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Bald Eagle

588 likes

@jonah_lookup Look who showed up. Bald Eagle. Huge dark-brown raptor; adults have a white head and tail and a yellow bill.

Photo: Andy Morffew from Itchen Abbas, Hampshire, UK · CC BY 2.0, Wikimedia Commons

@ana.wingwatchNeighborhood pond · 5h

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Bald Eagle

447 likes

@ana.wingwatch Quick snap before it flew. Bald Eagle. Huge dark-brown raptor; adults have a white head and tail and a yellow bill.

Photo: Saffron Blaze · CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons

@sam_outdoorsWoodland edge · 19h

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Great Horned Owl

138 likes

@sam_outdoors Best sighting of the week. Great Horned Owl. Big owl with feathered ear tufts, yellow eyes and a white throat patch.

Photo: Greg Hume · CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons

@lena.feedersCoastal inlet · 22h

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Red-winged Blackbird

591 likes

@lena.feeders Stopped me in my tracks. Red-winged Blackbird. Males are glossy black with red-and-yellow shoulder patches; females are streaky brown.

Photo: Paul Danese · CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons

@diego_dawnchorusCommunity garden · 19h

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Red-winged Blackbird

123 likes

@diego_dawnchorus Coffee on the porch and then this. Red-winged Blackbird. Males are glossy black with red-and-yellow shoulder patches; females are streaky brown.

Photo: Len Blumin from Mill Valley, California, United States · CC BY 2.0, Wikimedia Commons

@rae.on.the.trailLake shore · 7h

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Osprey

672 likes

@rae.on.the.trail Finally got a clear look. Osprey. Brown above, white below, with a dark eye stripe; hovers and dives feet-first for fish.

Photo: Chuck Homler / Focus On Wildlife · CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons

@omarbirdsbkMorning walk · 18h

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Song Sparrow

117 likes

@omarbirdsbk New one for my life list! Song Sparrow. Streaky brown sparrow, often with a dark central spot on the breast.

Photo: Rhododendrites · CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons

@kitwarblerBackyard feeder · 19h

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Song Sparrow

82 likes

@kitwarbler First one of the season! Song Sparrow. Streaky brown sparrow, often with a dark central spot on the breast.

Photo: ADJ82 · CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons

@june.perchedCity park · 7h

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American Robin

651 likes

@june.perched Could not believe my luck this morning. American Robin. Gray-brown back with a warm orange breast; often runs and pauses on lawns.

Photo: Rhododendrites · CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons

@marsh_mayaMarsh boardwalk · 5d

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Northern Mockingbird

714 likes

@marsh_maya Patience paid off today. Northern Mockingbird. Slim and gray with a long tail and white wing patches; mimics other birds.

Photo: Rhododendrites · CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons

@theo.birdsRiverside trail · 3d

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Northern Mockingbird

813 likes

@theo.birds Look who showed up. Northern Mockingbird. Slim and gray with a long tail and white wing patches; mimics other birds.

Photo: Calibas · CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons

@priyaspotsNeighborhood pond · 4d

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House Finch

617 likes

@priyaspots Quick snap before it flew. House Finch. Streaky brown finch; males have a red head and breast.

Photo: Rhododendrites · CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons

@jonah_lookupWoodland edge · 2d

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Belted Kingfisher

324 likes

@jonah_lookup Best sighting of the week. Belted Kingfisher. Blue-gray with a big shaggy crest and a blue breast band; females also have a rusty band.

Photo: JeffreyGammon · CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons

@ana.wingwatchCoastal inlet · 2d

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Belted Kingfisher

733 likes

@ana.wingwatch Stopped me in my tracks. Belted Kingfisher. Blue-gray with a big shaggy crest and a blue breast band; females also have a rusty band.

Photo: mikebaird · CC BY 2.0, Wikimedia Commons

@sam_outdoorsCommunity garden · 3d

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Baltimore Oriole

606 likes

@sam_outdoors Coffee on the porch and then this. Baltimore Oriole. Males are flame orange with a black head and back; females are yellow-orange.

Photo: Mdf · CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons

@lena.feedersLake shore · 3d

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Red-bellied Woodpecker

524 likes

@lena.feeders Finally got a clear look. Red-bellied Woodpecker. Barred black-and-white back with a red cap; the red belly is often hard to see.

Photo: Ken Thomas · Public domain, Wikimedia Commons

@diego_dawnchorusMorning walk · 3d

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Red-bellied Woodpecker

477 likes

@diego_dawnchorus New one for my life list! Red-bellied Woodpecker. Barred black-and-white back with a red cap; the red belly is often hard to see.

Photo: http://www.birdphotos.com · CC BY 3.0, Wikimedia Commons

@rae.on.the.trailBackyard feeder · 1d

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Ruby-throated Hummingbird

92 likes

@rae.on.the.trail First one of the season! Ruby-throated Hummingbird. Tiny and metallic green; males show a red throat in good light.

Photo: jeffreyw · CC BY 2.0, Wikimedia Commons

@omarbirdsbkCity park · 2d

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Barn Swallow

446 likes

@omarbirdsbk Could not believe my luck this morning. Barn Swallow. Glossy blue above, rusty below, with a deeply forked tail; flies low over fields and water.

Photo: Andreas Trepte · CC BY-SA 2.5, Wikimedia Commons

@kitwarblerMarsh boardwalk · 4d

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Barn Swallow

173 likes

@kitwarbler Patience paid off today. Barn Swallow. Glossy blue above, rusty below, with a deeply forked tail; flies low over fields and water.

Photo: JJ Cadiz, Cajay · CC BY 3.0, Wikimedia Commons

@june.perchedRiverside trail · 6d

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American Crow

58 likes

@june.perched Look who showed up. American Crow. All-black, large and stocky with a fan-shaped tail; gives a familiar caw.

Photo: Wikimedia Commons contributor · CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons

@marsh_mayaNeighborhood pond · 5d

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Canada Goose

800 likes

@marsh_maya Quick snap before it flew. Canada Goose. Large brown goose with a black neck and head and a white chinstrap.

Photo: USFWS Mountain-Prairie · Public domain, Wikimedia Commons

@theo.birdsWoodland edge · 3d

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Canada Goose

826 likes

@theo.birds Best sighting of the week. Canada Goose. Large brown goose with a black neck and head and a white chinstrap.

Photo: AskALotl · CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons

@priyaspotsCoastal inlet · 3d

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Downy Woodpecker

729 likes

@priyaspots Stopped me in my tracks. Downy Woodpecker. Small black-and-white woodpecker with a short bill; males have a red patch on the back of the head.

Photo: Cephas · CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons

@jonah_lookupCommunity garden · 5d

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Red-tailed Hawk

526 likes

@jonah_lookup Coffee on the porch and then this. Red-tailed Hawk. Bulky hawk, pale below with a dark belly band; adults have a rusty red tail.

Photo: Becky Matsubara from El Sobrante, California · CC BY 2.0, Wikimedia Commons

@ana.wingwatchLake shore · 1d

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Red-tailed Hawk

88 likes

@ana.wingwatch Finally got a clear look. Red-tailed Hawk. Bulky hawk, pale below with a dark belly band; adults have a rusty red tail.

Photo: Rhododendrites · CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons

@sam_outdoorsMorning walk · 6d

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Carolina Wren

503 likes

@sam_outdoors New one for my life list! Carolina Wren. Rich brown wren with a bold white eyebrow and a cocked tail; very loud song for its size.

Photo: Rhododendrites · CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons

@lena.feedersBackyard feeder · 1d

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Mallard

84 likes

@lena.feeders First one of the season! Mallard. Males have a glossy green head and white neck ring; females are mottled brown with an orange bill.

Photo: This picture was realized by Richard Bartz by using a Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 · CC BY-SA 2.5, Wikimedia Commons

@diego_dawnchorusCity park · 3d

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Mallard

736 likes

@diego_dawnchorus Could not believe my luck this morning. Mallard. Males have a glossy green head and white neck ring; females are mottled brown with an orange bill.

Photo: earley_bird · CC BY 4.0, Wikimedia Commons

@rae.on.the.trailMarsh boardwalk · 6d

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Tufted Titmouse

609 likes

@rae.on.the.trail Patience paid off today. Tufted Titmouse. Small gray bird with a crest, big dark eyes and rusty flanks.

Photo: Rhododendrites · CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons

@omarbirdsbkRiverside trail · 6d

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Black-capped Chickadee

309 likes

@omarbirdsbk Look who showed up. Black-capped Chickadee. Tiny, with a black cap and bib, white cheeks and a gray back.

Photo: Wikimedia Commons contributor · CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons

@kitwarblerNeighborhood pond · 6d

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Black-capped Chickadee

926 likes

@kitwarbler Quick snap before it flew. Black-capped Chickadee. Tiny, with a black cap and bib, white cheeks and a gray back.

Photo: Self. · CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons

@june.perchedWoodland edge · 4d

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Great Blue Heron

41 likes

@june.perched Best sighting of the week. Great Blue Heron. Very tall gray-blue heron with a long neck and dagger bill; wades slowly in shallow water.

Photo: DallasPenner · CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons

@marsh_mayaCoastal inlet · 5d

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Blue Jay

190 likes

@marsh_maya Stopped me in my tracks. Blue Jay. Crested, blue above and whitish below with a black necklace; loud, varied calls.

Photo: Rhododendrites · CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons

@theo.birdsCommunity garden · 1d

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Blue Jay

523 likes

@theo.birds Coffee on the porch and then this. Blue Jay. Crested, blue above and whitish below with a black necklace; loud, varied calls.

Photo: Rhododendrites · CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons

@priyaspotsLake shore · 3d

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Northern Cardinal

804 likes

@priyaspots Finally got a clear look. Northern Cardinal. Crested; males are bright red with a black face, females tan with red tinges and a red-orange bill.

Photo: Rhododendrites · CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons

@jonah_lookupMorning walk · 2d

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Eastern Bluebird

774 likes

@jonah_lookup New one for my life list! Eastern Bluebird. Bright blue back with a rusty-orange breast; perches on wires and fence posts in open country.

Photo: Sandysphotos2009 · CC BY 2.0, Wikimedia Commons

@ana.wingwatchBackyard feeder · 4d

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Eastern Bluebird

418 likes

@ana.wingwatch First one of the season! Eastern Bluebird. Bright blue back with a rusty-orange breast; perches on wires and fence posts in open country.

Photo: Chelsea Carroll · CC BY 4.0, Wikimedia Commons

@sam_outdoorsCity park · 4d

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White-breasted Nuthatch

188 likes

@sam_outdoors Could not believe my luck this morning. White-breasted Nuthatch. Gray-blue back, white face and belly; climbs headfirst down tree trunks.

Photo: Rhododendrites · CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons

@lena.feedersMarsh boardwalk · 3d

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American Goldfinch

580 likes

@lena.feeders Patience paid off today. American Goldfinch. Small finch; breeding males are lemon yellow with a black cap and black wings.

Photo: Rodney Campbell · CC BY 2.0, Wikimedia Commons

@diego_dawnchorusRiverside trail · 4d

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American Goldfinch

856 likes

@diego_dawnchorus Look who showed up. American Goldfinch. Small finch; breeding males are lemon yellow with a black cap and black wings.

Photo: Darren Swim · CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons

@rae.on.the.trailNeighborhood pond · 6d

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Dark-eyed Junco

303 likes

@rae.on.the.trail Quick snap before it flew. Dark-eyed Junco. Gray or brown sparrow with a pale bill and white outer tail feathers that flash in flight.

Photo: Cephas · CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons

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