BIRDS IN SAN DIEGO COUNTY Photo Gallery by Herb at pbase.com

BIRDS IN SAN DIEGO COUNTY

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: https://pbase.com/herb1rm/san_elijo_lagoon
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Paolo Peggi (aka Bracciodiferro)		19-Feb-2019 16:54
Top notch work.BV Paolo

Gordon		05-Sep-2016 02:12
The mockingbirds are being decimated, along with all the other song birds, by Ravens. Mockingbirds are very territorial and will protect their nests by attacking predatory birds like Ravens. Ravens are smart though and one will draw the bird off the nest and another will go in and get the eggs or chicks. Ravens also have wiped out the desert tortoise as well. I say put a bounty on them to keep them in check. They have no natural enemies.

Edna Gillum		03-Jul-2016 04:07
I know exactly what birds your talking about. I assumed they were a raven but they are extremely loud, aggressive, will chase all the birds away trying to steal all the feed i put out oft them. Whats crazier they will dive bomb me..lol. I laugh but its kind of new behavior as far as i have experienced with birds. I just wish they'd stay out of sparrows nests and eating all their food. I have never had so many birds that normally are at the beach up here. pigeons, crows or and ravens. And their so annoying, I don't mean to sound cruel but they are. They have got into our gardens and won't allow the sparrows to enjoy eating and greeting. Those black birds are living in that big palm tree by the big wires and they constantly fight one another. There loud, obnoxious and i could do without a family of them moving in.

Kelly		15-Feb-2016 22:43
Can anyone tell me what these new birds I've been seeing in my neighborhood (Serra Mesa). They're a little smaller then the crows and screech like the flying monkeys in Wizard of Oz. Only 3 years ago they're were a few and now there are about 25 flying together. I can never get close enough. Please I'm so curious.

Duffy		01-Aug-2015 16:39
I have a small bird that feeds on the ornamental grasses... lands on a stem and plucks the seeds right off the plant. It has a light brown back and cap, a nearly black face and beak, and beautifully speckled breast that almost looks like a checkboard. The speckling does not fade... but is extends all the way underneath. I cannot find a picture that resembles it. Can anyone identify

Kent		07-May-2015 07:40
I had a small bird get into my house. Mostly brown with a burnt red head and long beak. I was able to coax it out again. Just wondering what type it was. I should have taken a picture before I ushered it out.

Sandra		13-Mar-2015 23:19
Saw a bird in San Marcos, almost dove looking, with yellow/orange legs, brown with dark spots on their back. Can't see it in the photo gallery.

Brianna		08-Dec-2013 05:02
You're missing one bird: The green parrots I'm not sure if they're native though. They migrate here every year.

John Mortimer		05-Aug-2013 20:40
Thanks for the pics--beautiful. Scanning your photos, and also lists of locally-seen birds from the Natural History Museum and others, I've concluded that the birds my friend and I spotted this past Saturday are unusual for the area. We were biking along the Sweetwater River and spotted a small flock (twenty or so)of pure-white birds that appeared to be doves or pigeons, though we hadn't ever seen white varieties of either bird (I've got about 60 years, here). Most likely they were 'release birds' but that begs the question: If they were homing pigeons, why didn't they home? And if they were indeed doves (an expensive gesture), why were they staying as a flock? Or is this latter behavior typical? Sorry I couldn't find another online site to ask these questions, but thought perhaps you would be interested.

Tom		02-Aug-2012 16:55
Thanks for this beautiful site. I have daily visits to my hummingbird feeder by a male and female (the "ugly one")Hooded Oriole and had no idea what kind of birds they were until finding this site. Again, thank you!

Frans Rosmalen		28-Jun-2012 15:21
These pictures are awesome. I enjoyed a couple of hours watching these pictures. Thanks a lot for sharing.

Kerry		06-Jun-2012 02:55
I am amazed how many different types of birds there are in San Diego County. There is a Hawks nest in my Eucalyptus tree with three youngsters in it. Its been fun watching them grow up and getting ready to leave the nest.

suzanne		26-Mar-2012 15:23
Thank you for the wonderful birds.My friend and I have been trying to identify two different birds. Now we know! Thank you very much!

Lynn		09-Sep-2011 14:24
These are the loveliest bird photos I've ever seen. Thanks for helping me identify some of my backyard visitors.

Guest		01-Aug-2011 22:08
Fernando, yes there are many Mocking birds in San Diego.

Barbara Lambrecht		26-May-2011 00:58
This is a great gallery....just gorgeous. Thank you so much. Although I know quite a few of the names of the birds, how can I ID those that I don't know?

Tami		16-Apr-2011 14:29
WOW great site it helped me locate a beautiful bird it turns out be a Hooded Oriel flying around in my canyon. Thank you.

Fernando A		21-Mar-2011 04:31
are there mockingbirds in San Diego? I wonder because I always hear this bird that makes so many sounds...and I wonder if it is this one or which one it is. Would really appreciate it. Oh...Love the pics! really helpful as well.

Guest		19-Feb-2011 08:06
Thank you so much for this wonderful site. Love lookin and trying to identify what is eating and nesting in my yard!

Guest		10-Jun-2010 04:48
Thanks for this site. Have lots of birds, want to identify. This will be a great help. You have done all us sd county bird lovers a big favor!

DeNeice		01-Jun-2010 18:19
One of these flew up to my hummingbird feeder yesterday. Reeeeally Nice to be able to ID it! Thanks for this page. I so muich love watching the birds at the feeders outside my kitchen window. ;)) i want to know what they are now.

David DiCicco		02-May-2010 23:37
wonderful photos

Greg		02-Dec-2009 06:16
I find that either the site whatbird.com or the cornell.edu bird site are wonderful references which help one identify what is what. However, I believe both may be somewhat limited to birds of North America so for the rest of the world you might have to seek other references.

dianne		22-Jun-2009 20:35
I love the photos and see birds which come to our feeders. How do we identify the names?

Guest		04-Jun-2009 06:41
Love your site and pictures. We have lots of new varieties of birds at our feeders and would like to find out how to identify them. You have some in your pictures- which are just beautifully done. If you can remommend a place to identify local birds, we would really appreciate it. Thanks. Jay

Guest		23-May-2007 21:08
Some winners among this extensive collection! Ron Green/www.avianpix.com

Guest		21-May-2007 14:29
Thankyou for your comment Herbert. I wish I could match your quality for bird photography. Have voted.

John Cravatta		02-May-2007 03:06
Fantastic collection!

Guest		15-Apr-2007 22:46
Some really amazing shots in this gallery! Some of the Egret reflections I really like. GREAT WORK!

Roberto Lopez		12-Apr-2007 00:57
Excellent collection Herbert

Grobljar Vanjo		08-Mar-2007 21:25
Good work especly high fly specimens. Compliments Vanjo g

Guest		08-Oct-2006 08:35
Beautiful gallery!

Guest		27-Jul-2006 10:48
Cool shots, same camera use.

Gunnar Larsen		23-Jul-2006 08:04
Great gallery!

Bethann		09-Jul-2006 03:46
I am awesomed by this incredible gallery of exquisite pics! Can anyone tell me the easiest way to identify these little creatures? ^Thanks, ...B'an

Guest		22-May-2006 03:23
Ryan: this is probably a Black Phoebe.

Ryan		11-May-2006 14:52
On page 8, can someone tell me the name of the bird in IMG_4904? Thank you.

LARRY E. THOMAS		26-Apr-2006 19:34
I TOO LIVE IN THE EASTERN U.S. AND I AM NOT FAMILAR WITH THE BIRD SPECIES OF SAN DIEGO, CA. PLEASE IDENTIFY THE BIRDS OF YOUR MAGNIFICENT COLLECTION!

Sam X		18-Apr-2006 14:25
most beautiful bird gallery,thanks for sharing

Chris		12-Apr-2006 06:24
Does anyone know the name of the bird on IMG_9675 with the rusted-colored feathers? I just need the name.. please email crs_topher@hotmail.com Thank you.

Nicole		22-Feb-2006 00:53
What camera do you have and lens's? I am trying to learn how to use the correct settings so as to get the crispness i see in others pics like yours. Beautiful. Nicole

Guest		17-Feb-2006 22:33
I had virtually no interest in birdlife, but I have looked at nearly every image in your galleries and thoroughly enjoyed your brilliant images. Now where's that bird spotting book I had as a kid.....?

Chris Sofopoulos		30-Jan-2006 22:36
Very beautiful gallery Herbert! gmv

tom sauer		28-Jan-2006 14:37
Mother Nature's brilliance on display here! thanks a lot.

Piotr Sobolewski		08-Aug-2005 21:04
Congratulation, you need to be very happy to have so many birds around ;)

steve mcsweeny		01-Jul-2005 06:51
Awesome! you have too many great shots in this gallery:):big vote:

Guest		28-Jun-2005 19:19
Awesome gallery!!

Rosi Blaurock		28-Jan-2005 16:22
Beautiful picture gallery!

Widjai Nakorikantodas		16-Jan-2005 18:13
Spectacular gallery!

Steve Noyes		13-Jan-2005 13:47
Fanatastic images - Agree with previous poster about identifying each species. I am from the East Coast and am not familiar with some of these birds.......Steve

Gary Winters		30-Jun-2004 03:56
What a fantastic gallery! Inspiring, indeed...

Guest		31-May-2004 03:46
This is really an excellent collection of bird photos. Well done!

Gary Blanchette		23-May-2004 14:51
This is an awesome gallery indeed!

Guest		23-May-2004 03:51
Very Nice!

Guest		19-May-2004 11:48
Some of the expressions and poses you've captured here are just wonderful!

Guest		14-May-2004 19:27
Wow really nice :))

Robin Reid		09-Mar-2004 14:17
Your bird shots are awsome!

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