Adventures in camera trapping and zoology, with frequent flashbacks and blarney of questionable relevance.
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- Native Californian, biologist, wildlife conservation consultant, retired Smithsonian scientist, father of two daughters, grandfather of 4 small primates. INTJ. Believes nature is infinitely more interesting than shopping malls. Born 100 years too late.
Tuesday, October 1, 2013
Wet & Thirsty Raptors
A number of raptors drink, bathe, and hunt in the same pools where the bears do their thing.
Not everyday, like Steller and scrub jays, but now and then.
I have a hunch that the birds seen here use several different pools on different creeks.
Screech owls were by far the most frequent users.
This video covers about 5 months of clips from several pools.
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8 comments:
Great videos.
Love it! You know I have a soft spot for birds, especially owls!
Yes, the owls! Loved it.
Hey Codge
YOu definitely got my attention with these excellent videos.
Excellent footage very interesting.
Terry
Thanks, you all. I wasn't sure about the id of the saw whet, but studied the photos and compared them with images in Peeters' book -- "Owls of California and the West". I've heard them calling here, so I am pretty sure about the id -- it ain't no screech owl, that I know.
Great stuff as always Codge. You're becoming quite the video master.
I think the owl besides the screech owl is a flammulated owl. Look at a bird book and see what you think.
I really can't tell for sure, Eileen, but it's really a cool find if it's a flammulated owl. Thanks for your comment.
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