Observations by cprovenc

seen on the walk back from the salmon hole in someones front yard. Very iridescent and foraging in the grass

seen flying/soaring over the salmon hole. could see its very large wing span, large slotted primaries, and v-like shape to its wing span as it soared away

multiple seen flying over the salmon hole while we were there. could see the a ring on most of their bills, but unsure if they were all ring-billed, or some herring, or some i do not know

very large flock living in the bushes outside my house

did not see, but heard there 6-note song ending on an upward trill. song heard outside matched the online resources. Heard at near the enterance on the salmon hole

sitting on telephone wires calling back and forth to one another in the condo complex behind trinity campus

pair seen foraging for food in on the ground. seen on the trial behind Trinity campus going to the salmon hole

flock eating red berries on the trees outside of the UVM cottages

Seen throughout Casavant Natural Area and on the side of the road near the parking area. Usually foraging or flying overhead calling

Seen under the highway overpass foraging on the side on the river bed. As we approached all of them proceeded into the water and began to take flight downstream

Seen towards the entrance of Casavant Natural Area perched in the classic Nuthatch position on the side of trees foraging

Seen throughout Casavant Natural Area foraging in groups or calling back and forth to others in low trees

3 males also seen throughout Casavant Natural Area perched in trees

Seen throughout Casavant Natural Area, on ground foraging, usually seen alone

Group flying from tree to tree near the edge of river. Seem to be feeding

Eating with head buried in salt marshes created by mining near giant tortoise breeding center on Isabelaa

4 Galapagos mocking birds standing on cacti and mangroves near the Charles Darwin Research center

Throughout Isabella during the trip. Other finches spotted but difficult to ID

Sitting on rocks while taking a boat into the port. Not moving much, just sun bathing

Walking up University Rd, the kestrel quickly swooped in out of no where and perched on at the topmost branch of this tree. I stood there motionless for a while letting me get a good look.

Male outside my house perched for about 15 mins.

Throughout forest and streets. Foraging or calling.

Foraging together in a group

Again, seemed to hear more that I actually saw. Could have been hearing Red-breasted Nuthatch instead.

Foraging in a group near the waters edge

Heard many more calls that actual Blue Jays. I could hear Blue Jay calls during my entire time walking around Centennial

Some in the woods flying overhead, some on the sides of the road calling to e/o

Outside my house in a the large hedges chirping loudly back and forth to each other