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Anna’s Hummingbird

KathyHawk-Author December 31, 2021December 31, 2021

Named after Anna Masséna, Duchess of Rivoli, Anna’s Hummingbirds are frequently seen year round. Hummingbirds are very territorial, quickly driving away other birds. These tiny birds are, according to The

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Railroad Tracks

KathyHawk-Author November 19, 2021November 18, 2021

Santa Cruz has miles of unused railroad tracks running through the county. Katherine and I have walked from the westside of Santa Cruz to Wilder Ranch State Park along these

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Bird Photography

KathyHawk-Author November 2, 2021October 30, 2021

Today’s post includes a selection of photos from several recent bird walks at various locations — including my neighborhood and yard.

Reading “What It’s Like to Be a Bird” by David Sibley…

KathyHawk-Author October 8, 2021October 9, 2021

And liking it! The hardcover version, that is.

Is That an Owl…

KathyHawk-Author October 1, 2021September 19, 2021

Or a Northern Harrier?

Northern Mockingbirds Start a Family

KathyHawk-Author September 21, 2021September 11, 2021

In our backyard!

Birds Just Wanna Be Fed

KathyHawk-Author September 10, 2021September 10, 2021

“Or, when will you learn to feed yourself?”

A Nesting Site Revisited

KathyHawk-Author August 10, 2021August 10, 2021

Again. And again. And again.

Looking for a Peregrine Falcon

KathyHawk-Author July 12, 2021July 8, 2021

And finding so much more!

Even Birds Bathe

KathyHawk-Author June 13, 2021June 13, 2021

You’ve seen the California Towhee before. But not like this…

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