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Costa's Hummingbird (Calypte costae)Observer
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Flash
f/5.6
1/60 sec.
ISO-3200
Focal 300mm
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Costa's Hummingbird (Calypte costae)Observer
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This Hummingbird seems to have similar characteristics of both Costa's and Anna's.
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Figeater Beetle (Cotinis mutabilis)Observer
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And it's August
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Anna's Hummingbird (Calypte anna)Observer
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Looking through older pics, I noticed this one seemed different. If this is an A. alexandri it will be the first one I've seen. I photographed it in March and didn't notice it looked different until now.
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Red-tailed Hawk (Buteo jamaicensis)Observer
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The fly-by just got better!
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Turkey Vulture (Cathartes aura)Observer
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Majestic fly-by this morning.
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Anna's Hummingbird (Calypte anna)Observer
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I haven't seen this hummingbird before. Slightly bigger than my Anna's, but entirely different sound. Any help Identifying this handsome animal is greatly appreciated.
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Rufous Hummingbird (Selasphorus rufus)Observer
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Larger, and completely different sound.
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Anna's Hummingbird (Calypte anna)Observer
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Different Hummingbird dominating the feeder.
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Costa's Hummingbird (Calypte costae)Observer
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I believe this is a juvenile. We have Anna's Costa's and Allen's hummingbirds in our yard. All help with an identification will be greatly appreciated.
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Sharp-shinned Hawk (Accipiter striatus)Observer
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I think this is an Acceptor, perhaps a coopers Hawk. at first, I thought this was another Red-shouldered Hawk, but it lacks the salt and pepper wings. Any help with the Identification will be greatly appreciated.
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Allen's Hummingbird (Selasphorus sasin)Observer
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I've been seeing this Hummingbird more often recently. I hope he becomes a permanent resident like the Anna's and Costa's have. Any help confirming my ID will be greatly appreciated, thanks.
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Ruby-crowned Kinglet (Corthylio calendula)Observer
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This little fellow has been trying to break through the family room window for a few days now. I believe it is a Ruby-crowned Kinglet. Can you please confirm my identification?
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Red-shouldered Hawk (Buteo lineatus)Observer
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Our juvenile Cooper's Hawk has been injured and can't fly. Animal Control notified and came for a wellness check. "Young Hawk" will remain here until Monday, when Animal Control can return with a team to attempt capture. Animal Control promised if rehabilitation is successful Young Hawk will be released back here.
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Nuttall's Woodpecker (Dryobates nuttallii)Observer
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Sorry for the poor quality of the photo, I was shooting through glass. I believe this interloper on the hummingbird feeder is a Nuttall's Woodpecker. Please confirm my ID, Thanks.
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American Kestrel (Falco sparverius)Observer
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I believe this is one of our Male American Kestrel's. We have several pairs in the area. Please help with my ID. Thanks, JD
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Acorn Woodpecker (Melanerpes formicivorus)Observer
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Please confirm my ID.
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Northern Mockingbird (Mimus polyglottos)Observer
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This song bird has been singing to us for about a week. Please help with identification
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Green Lynx Spider (Peucetia viridans)Observer
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Our Green Lynx Spider has made an egg sac and caught a Black Widow Spider.
Nikon D3100
f/5.6
1/125 sec.
Focal Length 280mm
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Green Lynx Spider (Peucetia viridans)Observer
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We have several funnel weaving spider webs in the area. I believe this fella may be one of them. Please help with ID.
Thanks,
JD
Nikon D3100
f/5.6
1/500 sec.
Focal Length 270mm
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Straight-faced Windscorpions (Family Eremobatidae)Observer
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Watched this fella stalk, attack and consume the beetle in seconds. Fast as lighting. The google says it's a wind spider. Can you help with the ID?
Nikon D3100
f/8
1/60 sec
Focal Length 55mm
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Barn Owl (Tyto alba)Observer
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I've been trying to get a picture of these beautiful animals for 7 years. We've heard them and seen them flying but I haven't been able to photograph then until tonight. Please confirm my identification.
Thanks, JD
Nikon D3100
f/5.6
1/60 sec
Focal Length 300mm
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Western Kingbird (Tyrannus verticalis)Observer
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I saw this bird on the fence in my backyard. I think it's a Kingbird of some sort, perhaps a Western Kingbird. Can you please help with the ID?
Nikon D3100
f/14
1/200 sec
Focal Length 300mm
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Costa's Hummingbird (Calypte costae)Observer
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I have been trying to get a good picture of this Hummingbird. It's throat is an iridescent purple. I believe it's a male Costa's Hummingbird.
Nikon D3100
F-stop f6.3
Exposure 1/200sec
Focal Length 140mm
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Red-tailed Hawk (Buteo jamaicensis)Observer
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Was trying to get closer to this Hawk, when a bird challenged it and drove it off.
Nikon D3100
f/5.6
1/500 sec.
Focal Length 300mm
