GTTO

While checking old nests yesterday I managed to find a Lewis's Woodpecker nests as well as a Northern Pygmy Owl occupying and old Black-backed nest. At first glimpse of the cavity I was only able to see a yellow eye. I knew it was an owl but needed a better look, so I backed off a bit and started to whistle at it, coaxing its head out for a good look. No camera though, I am a failure.

Green-tailed Towhee






Rock Wren


Female Mountain Bluebird

Simon's Back

Yesterday we woke up to many more birds. Sparrows we had: Swamp, Fox, White-throated, White-crowned, Lincoln's, Savannah, Golden-crowned. We caught a Rock Wren, some sparrows, a Say's Phoebe, a Robin, and some others. Looks foggy out right now.

This Say's was first banded here on the Island in 2007 (by MDD)!


Caught this Rock Wren up at the lighthouse


I found a Burrowing Owl roost


Varied Thrush