Monthly Archives: October 2012
Beak of the Week: American Crow
HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!! It’s that time of year when owls, vultures, ravens, and this week’s “Beak of the Week,” crows, show up everywhere in Halloween decorations! Whether it’s their black feathers that make for an ominous presence, their mythological significance as … Continue reading
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Beak of the Week: Saqr Falcon (Saker Falcon)
The Falcon, a symbol of force and courage, is the national bird of the UAE. Portrait of a Saker Falcon Common Name: Saker Falcon or Saqr Falcon Latin Name: Falco cherrug Range: Very large Distribution. Found from Eastern Europe to … Continue reading
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Beak of the Week: Roseate Spoonbill
In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness month, we bring you a pink bird! Pink Beauty! Common Name: Roseate Spoonbill Latin Name: Platalea ajaja Range: Parts of South America, Gulf Coast of the U.S., and coastal areas of Mexico, Central America, … Continue reading
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Beak of the Week: Cinnamon Teal
What a perfect specimen of autumnal colors… Cinnamon Teal Common Name: Cinnamon Teal Latin Name: Anas cyanoptera Range: Summers in the western United States; winters in parts of Central America, and parts of South America; found year-round along the California … Continue reading
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BOTW: Oak Titmouse
Yosemite National Park was founded on October 1st, 1890—today it celebrates its 122nd year! This area is not only special to Danielle and me because of its natural beauty and the wonderful summers we spent here at camp, but also because … Continue reading
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