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Bird #466 — Band-tailed Pigeon

Posted on February 15, 2015 by Roger

columba (pigeon or dove) fasciata (banded) Sunday, February 15, 2015 Santa Rosa Plateau Ecological Reserve in Murrieta, California The trail I was on soon entered open fields, so I cut over to another trail called the Waterline Road and headed … Continue reading →

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Bird #465 — Oak Titmouse

Posted on February 15, 2015 by Roger

baeolophus (from baio, little, and pogon, beard)  inornatus (without adornments, plain) Sunday, February 15, 2015 Santa Rosa Plateau Ecological Reserve in Murrieta, California I explained to the woman who took my entrance fee in the visitor center that I was … Continue reading →

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Santa Rosa Plateau Ecological Reserve

Posted on February 15, 2015 by Roger

I traveled to Ontario, California, for five days for a conference. I took an early flight so I’d have some time to bird. I looked for a place that was close enough to visit after my plane landed at midday … Continue reading →

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More from the Choo-Choo

Posted on January 22, 2015 by Roger

I found this machine tucked into an obscure corner. I put in my dollar and got a fortune that said, in essence: “Don’t just intend to be nice to people. Really be nice to them. Intentions get you nowhere. Now … Continue reading →

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Red Chair at Rock City

Posted on January 22, 2015 by Roger

I arrived at Rock City at 8:30 a.m., just as it opened. I was the first, and for about half an hour, only visitor of the day. As I was exiting through the gift shop, Joy, the young woman behind … Continue reading →

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