Birds in flight — avian delight
Birds in flight — avian delight 1
A hawk soars above the city.
Birds in flight — avian delight 2
Two of our more colorful friends, the northern cardinal and blue jay, appear at odds over who owns this particular tree in Middle Village.
Birds in flight — avian delight
Different flocks of birds are referred to by arcane names specific to the various species. A group of starlings like this is called a murmuration.
Birds in flight — avian delight
A study in starling.
Birds in flight — avian delight
As with many birds, the female cardinal is not nearly as colorful as the male.
Birds in flight — avian delight
Dinnertime! Starlings and grackles mingle at the buffet table.
Birds in flight — avian delight
Nice catch: This grackle got what he came for.
Birds in flight — avian delight
Such poise: You wish you looked as good as this grackle.
Birds in flight — avian delight
Be glad you're not a squirrel when the red-tailed hawk is around.
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Wildlife Sightings posted at 9:53 am on Fri, Feb 24, 2012.
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