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Brown-headed Cowbird (Molothrus ater)Observer
dwbutcherDescription
smallish bird have no clue what it is.
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Genus DerobrachusObserver
dwbutcherDescription
Netted this baby out of the pool at work. Just had to get a photo of it.
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Round-tailed Ground Squirrel (Xerospermophilus tereticaudus)Observer
dwbutcherDescription
Brown standing in the shade eating. Not sure of the breed Need help with id.
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Greater Roadrunner (Geococcyx californianus)Observer
dwbutcherDescription
This is one of two that I saw when I was walking the trails at Sunset Park
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Domestic Mallard (Anas platyrhynchos var. domesticus)Observer
dwbutcherDescription
This one surprised me when I was out at Cornerstone Park. I had seen photos of it but was shocked to see a Domestic Mallard in the wild. I got the id for the bird on the Bird Forum.
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Ross's Goose (Anser rossii)Observer
dwbutcherDescription
This is the third time I have seen this beautiful and patient bird. Twice at Sunset Park in Las Vegas and again yesterday at Cornerstone Park.
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Flame Skimmer (Libellula saturata)Observer
dwbutcherDescription
I know less about Dragonfly's than I do birds. I was on my way out of the preserve when I was surrounded by Dragonfly's and this was one of those shots that I prayed to the Photography Gods turned out.
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Oleander (Nerium oleander)Observer
dwbutcherDescription
We have several verities of the Oleander Plant at work and this is one that rings half of the pool. I spent part of the day walking and taking photos of the different flowers and flowering plants at work today.
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Brewer's Blackbird (Euphagus cyanocephalus)Observer
dwbutcherDescription
When I first saw this bird I thought it was just another Grackle but when I was on BirdForum and posted the photo I was pleasantly surprised to find out that it was not. But I have not seen anymore of this bird since that one time.
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Indian Peafowl (Pavo cristatus)Observer
dwbutcherDescription
These beautiful creatures are a staple at the park
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Great Egret (Ardea alba)Observer
dwbutcherDescription
This beautiful bird landed not far from me and I just had to walk just a few feet to get a good photo of this bird.
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White-faced Whistling-Duck (Dendrocygna viduata)Observer
dwbutcherDescription
Due to the weather I decided to hit the Flamingo's Wildlife Habitat and this was one of the birds that I saw there. According to what I have read about these fellas they are not native to North America and are not known to migrate here. So I am not sure if they are part of a relocation or what program. The Flamingo had five or six pairs of them. I did check Was it captive or cultivated because I believe they may have been brought here as a breeding program. I do intend to follow up on them later this year to see if they are still here.
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Grey Geese (Genus Anser)Observer
dwbutcherDescription
I see the Domestic Swan Goose all the time at Floyd Lamb Park and Sunset park. They like the Canada Goose are staples at these two parks.
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Crimson Bottlebrush (Melaleuca citrina)Observer
dwbutcherDescription
I have no clue what type of plant or bush that this is.
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dwbutcherDescription
I took this group photo the last time I was at Clark County Wetlands Park. I know that there is a Black-necked Stilt in the photo and I believe a Juvenile Double Crested Cromarat but I am not sure. The turtle is a surprising addition to the photo that I did not pick up when I was taking the photo.
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American Wigeon (Mareca americana)Observer
dwbutcherDescription
I have only seen this beautiful bird on two occasions and both of them were at Sunset Park. I am a member of Birdforum.com and with the help of the members I was able id this beautiful bird.
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American Coot (Fulica americana)Observer
dwbutcherDescription
I see these beautiful birds everytime I am out birding The picture shown was taken at Clark County Wetlands Park. But the Last time I saw one was two weeks ago when I was out at Sunset Park.
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Green Heron (Butorides virescens)Observer
dwbutcherDescription
One of two Herons that I saw that day
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Black-crowned Night Heron (Nycticorax nycticorax)Observer
dwbutcherDescription
I observed this bird flying around the park and all day tried to get a good photo of it. The Bird landed in a tree with the fish in its beak just as I was getting ready to leave the park. One second the fish was there and the next the bird had eaten the fish. The photo I have posted is the best of the forty plus that I shot
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Black-crowned Night Heron (Nycticorax nycticorax)Observer
dwbutcherDescription
I observed this bird flying around the park and all day tried to get a good photo of it. The Bird landed in a tree with the fish in its beak just as I was getting ready to leave the park. One second the fish was there and the next the bird had eaten the fish. The photo I have posted is the best of the forty plus that I shot
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Black-tailed Jackrabbit (Lepus californicus)Observer
dwbutcherDescription
Part of Sunset Park is covered in nature trails. I saw this fella dart across the trail and for the next 30 or so minutes I tried to get a decent photo of him. Finally I was able to with just pure luck.
