Bird-watching activity ground to a temporary halt as I headed west for the holidays...I am now in Bend, Oregon, at my sister's farm, which includes a horse, five goats, eight hens, three cats, and two dogs. And also my 12-year-old nephew. And apparently some type of small brown bird! I know I should know what this is, but I am woefully ignorant. Ah well, all the more discoveries to make!
En route to Bend, I spent a few days in Portland, visiting friends (including Deanna and Wilfried, from my Chile/Argentina trip) and also the Audubon store. There I purchased these:
New binoculars!!! Unfortunately, I didn't have them with me when I saw the bird apartment house above. I think I'll just strap them around my neck permanently, to be ready for the next time. :-)
Hi Heather,
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your new binos. They look like they will serve you well.
I am impressed with your identification skills. I am also very impressed with the view out your window in Traverse City. You seem to live in a very nice spot.
The little brown jobs above are House Sparrows. We saw a few of those in South America. They are exotic in the Americas having been imported from England.
Randy
Hi Randy! I love my new binos. They fit my face pretty well and are second-to-lightest of the ones I tried (next to the Nikon Monarchs).
ReplyDeleteYes, we do have a lovely view out the window. I am very fortunate! Please come and visit!!
Thanks for the ID on the House Sparrows. I could have really impressed if I had remembered seeing these in South America...darn!
:-)
Heather