Sunday, February 12, 2017

Western Bluebird

Western Bluebird
Western Bluebird. Escondido, California. December 12, 2016. Greg Gillson.

Saturday, February 11, 2017

House Finch

House Finch
House Finch. Escondido, California. December 12, 2016. Greg Gillson.

Friday, February 10, 2017

Acorn Woodpecker

Acorn Woodpecker
Acorn Woodpecker. Escondido, California. December 12, 2016. Greg Gillson.

Thursday, February 9, 2017

Another Storm Wigeon

A very few male American Wigeons have pure white head, rather than speckled gray-brown. The green eye patch is really striking against the white. My post on Storm Wigeon from 3 years ago is actually the most popular post in my entire blog--I assume as much from duck hunters as birders, because the hunters are usually aware of the term, but birders are less aware of this rare individual variation.

"Storm Wigeon." American Wigeon variant. Escondido, California. December 12, 2016. Greg Gillson.

Wednesday, February 8, 2017

Lincoln's Sparrow

Lincoln's Sparrow
Lincoln's Sparrow
Lincoln's Sparrow. Escondido, California. December 12, 2016. Greg Gillson.