RAVENS IN THE GRASS

Here are some Common Ravens hanging our together in the winter grass in northern Arizona. They are the largest bird in the crow family and have a distinct wedged tail, seen while in flight. Ravens are intelligent birds that can talk or mimic noises such as human words, car engines, animal sounds like frogs or other… Read More RAVENS IN THE GRASS

March 28, 2019March 8, 2019 TZLeave a comment

BIRDS IN AUTUMN

Here is a Red-Winged Blackbird and a Common Raven I saw on a morning autumn walk. Red-winged blackbirds live near fresh water areas and open spaces like fields and prairies. The males are glossy black with scarlet and yellow shoulder patches. The female are streaky brown with a paler breast and white eyebrows. They eat… Read More BIRDS IN AUTUMN

November 15, 2018November 9, 2018 TZLeave a comment