What
Western Evening Grosbeak (Coccothraustes vespertinus ssp. brooksi)Observer
fishaspeyDescription
Also, California Quail, Canada Goose, Mourning Dove, and Cassin's Finch.
What
Lewis's Woodpecker (Melanerpes lewis)Observer
fishaspeyDescription
Also Mourning Dove, Evening Grosbeak, Black-capped Chickadee, Canada Goose, Yellow Warbler, and Cassin's Finch.
Photos / Sounds
What
Sharp-shinned Hawk (Accipiter striatus)Observer
fishaspeyDescription
I'm pretty sure this is a male based on it's size. If there are any doubts to that, please tell me.
Interesting observation given such a large prey for such a small raptor; when a wild turkey happened along and spooked the hawk, it was able to pick the quail up and fly off with it. It didn't get above a few feet off the ground, but it was able to fly pretty fast for about fifteen feet before it left my sight. Impressive given that their weight would be about the same.
