Category Archives: Birds

Why do they call Haliaeetus leucocephalus “Snow Pigeons” ?

Posted on May 18, 2016 by R & L

I can understand why the folks in Haines call the Bald Eagles (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) Snow Pigeons.  There are so many of them!! We have recently had the pleasure and thrill of attending Shorebird Festivals in Cordova, AK and Homer, AK. … Continue reading →

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Local Wildlife Excitement

Posted on April 9, 2015 by R & L

So, we are back at Alliance Coach in Wildwood, FL where we bought Tigger last November. We are here to get Tigger’s “snagging list” done – as usual with any new “house”.  When the coach is in the repair shop … Continue reading →

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What To Do On The Beach – 03

Posted on March 10, 2015 by R & L

Another update from Richard’s Photo Blog http://richardkingphoto.com/blog/wildlife/things-to-do-on-the-beach-03#sthash.ZDINneko.dpb

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What To Do On The Beach – 01

Posted on February 25, 2015 by R & L

Richard’s Photography Blog Post on Shorebirds – 01 Royal Tern (Thalasseus maximus) having a scratch on Fort De Soto County Park Beach, Florida http://richardkingphoto.com/blog/wildlife/things-to-do-on-the-beach-01#sthash.xBP0xkDr.dpbs

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Just What was this Little Guy Thinking?

Posted on February 19, 2015 by R & L

Was this Pied-billed Grebe (Podilymbus podiceps) thinking: A)  My eyes are bigger than my belly B)  Oops have I bitten off more than I can chew C)  Its OK I am really a Pelican or was he just being too Greebey … Continue reading →

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