Towhee Time
Jan 4, 2018 18:00:12 #
Jan 4, 2018 18:04:44 #
Ha! You photoshopped that! Seriously, what the hell is a Towhee? A robin messing with a sparrow?
Jan 4, 2018 18:07:49 #
https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Eastern_Towhee/id
The first time I saw a female towhee, I thought I had another species. Then looked up in my id book and found out the species is dimorphic.
The first time I saw a female towhee, I thought I had another species. Then looked up in my id book and found out the species is dimorphic.
Jan 4, 2018 18:09:45 #
We have them here in Tennessee. They like to stay on the ground at the edge of the woods.
Their color is quite unique and beautiful. One of my favorite.
Their color is quite unique and beautiful. One of my favorite.
Jan 4, 2018 18:33:51 #
We have lots of spotted towhees in Oregon. Particularly west of the Cascades as they winter on the warmer side at lower elevations. They're busy little bug eaters. Nice catch!
Jan 4, 2018 18:55:24 #
They do a Nice little dance when hunting for food in the dead leaves. Nice song too.
Btw very nice shot
Bill
Btw very nice shot
Bill
Jan 4, 2018 18:57:11 #
Jan 4, 2018 19:09:50 #
WDCash wrote:
I know the dance you're talking about. They jump on the ground cover with both feet and pull back with both feet simultaneously to expose bugs or seed. Very cool. vzThey do a Nice little dance when hunting for food in the dead leaves. Nice song too.
Btw very nice shot
Bill
Btw very nice shot
Bill
Jan 4, 2018 19:10:10 #
WDCash wrote:
They do a Nice little dance when hunting for food in the dead leaves. Nice song too.
Btw very nice shot
Bill
Btw very nice shot
Bill
Thanks Bill.
Jan 4, 2018 19:10:42 #
Jan 4, 2018 19:16:54 #
tainkc wrote:
Ha! You photoshopped that! Seriously, what the hell is a Towhee? A robin messing with a sparrow?
https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Eastern_Towhee/id
I don’t own Photoshop.
Jan 4, 2018 19:17:46 #
Jan 4, 2018 19:18:24 #
pesfls wrote:
We have lots of spotted towhees in Oregon. Particularly west of the Cascades as they winter on the warmer side at lower elevations. They're busy little bug eaters. Nice catch!
Thanks.
Jan 4, 2018 19:48:32 #
what a sweet bird! I worry about their bare feet in the snow!
Jan 4, 2018 21:23:20 #
Nice eye and beak detail. It's amazing when you really look at how complex each bird's beak is and its relationship to their food choices.
I'm curious. From the shot angle it looks like you were on the ground. We're you in a hide or bling waiting for him? How far out was he?
I'm curious. From the shot angle it looks like you were on the ground. We're you in a hide or bling waiting for him? How far out was he?
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