Wed.Mar 18, 2020

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Isolation, a.k.a. Business as Usual

10,000 Birds

I’m certain many birders would agree with me on the fact that the imposed self-isolation and social distancing requirements suit us just fine. Long walks far away from large crowds? Ears filled with birdsong and no industrial hum? Sign me up! Going birding is even more of a no-brainer now than before. A few days ago, we decided to check on a pair of nesting Short-tailed Hawks that were reported close to a busy roadway.

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Crazy Eyes

10,000 Birds

When I was a young man growing up in Northern California, I thought I knew all about Juncos. Juncos are cute little woodland sparrows. They have dark eyes set in darkly colored heads, are quite attractive, and have a gentle disposition. Then I moved to central Mexico, where I discovered that Juncos are actually crazed psychopaths who are clearly plotting your death.

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