The Bird List
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October
Northern Mockingbird
Common in our backyard. I also spot these on my morning walks to my office on parking signs and lightpoles.
Learn moreNorthern Cardinal
Not as commonly spotted, I spot these occassionaly while driving in more wooded areas. Can't help but think they're a sign from my passed grandparents saying hello~!
Learn moreBlue-grey Gnatcatcher
I spotted this for the first time on our nature walk. They are so cute and such a pretty shade of blue!
Learn moreBlue Jay
I spot these fairly often in the trees in my neighborhood. Their calls are very distinct and remind me of my childhood.
Learn moreBoat-tailed Grackle
When I first started looking at birds more closely, I realized these aren't crows at all, despite looking like them at first glance!
Learn moreRed-bellied Woodpecker
I love spotting these way up in the trees. Their red heads are so fun and vibrant!
Learn moreEurasian Collared-Dove
I have a hard time telling these apart from the Mourning Doves at first glance, but their calls are very different!
Learn moreWood Stork
At first these pre-historic looking birds used to intimidate me. They are unique to look at but very interesting!
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Great Blue Heron
I saw this bird on our first bird adventure. It flew over the water and landed in what I assume is its nest to clean. Really interesting find!
Learn moreSandhill Crane
I saw this bird on a vacation a while back. It was in a little family with two adults and a baby. They were so adorable, and really tall!
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