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Animal of the Day
The California Quail is a handsome, round soccer ball of a bird with a rich gray breast, intricately scaled under parts, and a curious, forward-drooping head plume. Its stiffly accented Chi-ca-go call is a common sound of the chaparral and … Read more
GUESS THAT BIRD
The largest flying bird in North America, the California Condor is one of the most endangered birds in the world. Rarely flapping, except during takeoff and landing, it is a superb glider that covers enormous distances each day.
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Phil’s Photo Monday
AMERICAN ROBIN
Cool Facts
An American Robin can produce three successful broods in one year. On average, though, only 40 percent of nests successfully produce young. Only 25 percent of those fledged young survive to November. From that point … Read more
Phil’s Photo Monday
American Goldfinch, photo by Phil Robertson
Cool Facts
American Goldfinches are the only finch that molts its body feathers twice a year, once in late winter and again in late summer. The brightening yellow of male goldfinches each spring is … Read more
Nature Photography. The top 5 things to have in your bag.
As I look into my camera bag, I see a wild assortment of lenses, attachments, items of clothing, filters, etc. I even have a couple of cameras. But if I could only take five essential items here is how I … Read more