tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30103302.post1078988017637687427..comments2023-12-02T03:25:00.936-05:00Comments on beginning to bird: Bye-bye to Texas birds!dguzmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01811101661607351661noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30103302.post-13951746363831936462010-03-05T09:49:21.692-05:002010-03-05T09:49:21.692-05:00Lisa--thanks!
Rabbits' Guy--I've always l...Lisa--thanks!<br /><br />Rabbits' Guy--I've always liked the Allman Bros.' "Ramblin' Man." Feels appropriate except for the "man" part!<br /><br />Kyron--thank you for the TX info! I'm amazed at how many RTHAs I saw on my way out of Texas--I lost count at around 30.dguzmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01811101661607351661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30103302.post-85687789111755739732010-03-04T02:37:09.031-05:002010-03-04T02:37:09.031-05:00In Texas, an adult Red-tailed that has a red tail,...In Texas, an adult Red-tailed that has a red tail, but no belly band, is likely the subspecies B. j. fuertesi ("Fuertes" Red-tailed Hawk). South-central TX is filthy with Red-taileds in the winter. At least five subspecies are reasonably expected. <br /><br />The warbler is an Orange-crowned. Again, in those parts (San Antonio) subspecies share winter ranges. This is one with a noticeably grayish-green hood and upperparts.J. "Kyron" Hansonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08481974367013843529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30103302.post-90941872956528368922010-03-03T22:47:06.541-05:002010-03-03T22:47:06.541-05:00Ever listen to Randy Sparks and the New Christy Mi...Ever listen to Randy Sparks and the New Christy Minstrels? Sing a lot of songs about you ramblin' sorts ...RGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02017190779860810318noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30103302.post-44721951834537604872010-03-02T21:37:01.081-05:002010-03-02T21:37:01.081-05:00Safe trip home. I still think of you all the time...Safe trip home. I still think of you all the time when I'm watching the birds. I hope your move back to PA is smooth.lisahgoldenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11158660223296807317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30103302.post-48361932636623745062010-03-02T20:45:47.049-05:002010-03-02T20:45:47.049-05:00John--you know, I remember you mentioning in anoth...John--you know, I remember you mentioning in another post that Red-tailed Hawks have the dark on the leading edges of the wings but it wasn't in the Peterson's, and my other guides were packed. When I was watching it, I thought it was a Red-tailed because the tail looked red with the sun shining through it. But it's so light and no belly band! And say it isn't so--OCWarbler???? Dangit!<br /><br />KGMom--definitely need the work gods to smile on me! Thanks for the good wishes!<br /><br />Bunnygirl--exactly--I'm leaving just before the unbearable heat begins.<br /><br />Felicia--I plan to have a new adventure in PA every weekend!dguzmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01811101661607351661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30103302.post-2493035039404642662010-03-02T07:26:08.820-05:002010-03-02T07:26:08.820-05:00Glad your last birding trip down there was an enjo...Glad your last birding trip down there was an enjoyable and productive one--looking forward to hearing about your Pennsylvania adventures!Feliciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15364571181978955929noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30103302.post-44566619110786805442010-03-02T00:45:23.999-05:002010-03-02T00:45:23.999-05:00Have a safe trip. Sorry you couldn't stay lon...Have a safe trip. Sorry you couldn't stay longer, but at least you'll miss the Texas summer.Ann (bunnygirl)https://www.blogger.com/profile/04938134750150653386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30103302.post-78012543082053836872010-03-01T22:25:28.959-05:002010-03-01T22:25:28.959-05:00Safe travels to you.
And may the work gods smile o...Safe travels to you.<br />And may the work gods smile on you, assuming that's something you'll be looking for.<br />Glad you & your heart are going to be together!KGMomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05165941950953938943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30103302.post-42943552475561500032010-03-01T22:14:11.542-05:002010-03-01T22:14:11.542-05:00I think that hawk is actually a Red-tailed Hawk ba...I think that hawk is actually a Red-tailed Hawk based on its shape. It also has the dark patagial marks on the leading edge of its wings and the dark commas near the base of the primaries that are very red-tail-like. But it may be a "Krider's" type – that form is much lighter than the typical red-tail and many lack belly bands.<br /><br />The warbler looks like an Orange-crowned Warbler to me.<br /><br />Good luck setting up again in Pennsylvania! It gives an opportunity to see some of the eastern birds you missed the last time.John B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/00163297234733313179noreply@blogger.com