[birding] Pyrrhuloxia, other good birds, alive and dead.

[M & R Campbell]

I saw the Pyrrhuloxia this morning, in our backyard, and yesterday, up by Main Street and in the willows down by the river.  Also, yesterday, we had a MERLIN streak over town, and I saw a large PEREGRINE try for a duck behind Pioneer Villa (at the I-5/228 interchange).  It was unsuccessful, but it didn't look like it was trying very hard. 

On a sadder note, while walking Abraham Drive yesterday, Mary and I found a pile of feathers beside a culvert that has recently hosted a BURROWING OWL.  The pile includes what looks to be a pretty good set of primaries from a bird of the same general size, color, and markings as a Burrowing Owl.  No, Jeff, I didn't see a band, but I didn't find any legs, either.  



Randy Campbell

Peoria


All the birds (and remains) mentioned in this post were found without the use of a motor. 






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