Submitted by Andrew Holm on
There really is something about birding that brings people together. It's just... so cool! Everyone painted in their spring colors and the constant expectation of encountering the unknown or rare. This year at Tierra, after a build up of hovering Phoebe's, sun lit Tanagers, eye straining warblers, we came to the lodge area where our white headed woodpeckers are often seen. Suspense was high and we heard the chattering call - a few glimpses high in the tree. The group walked to the front area of the lodge, a few of us were strangling behind talking. The yellow bird fest flag was indeed flying right in front of the fir truck where a female came down. Suddenly we heard a cheer from the crowd - mating white headed woodpeckers right in front of everyone. Thanks to all who participated.
2013 Birdfest Checklist – May 18
Raven
Tree Swallow
Violet-green Swallow
Barn Swallow
Red-breasted nuthatch
House Wren
Robin
Starling
Cedar Waxwing
Orange-crowned Warbler
Yellow Warbler
Townsend’s Warbler
MacGillivray’s Warbler
Tanager
Towhee
Chipping Sparrow
White Crowned Sparrow
Junco
Cowbird
Cassin’s Finch
House Finch
Pine Siskin
Goldfinch
Black Headed Grosbeak
Turkey Vulture
Red Tailed hawk
Mourning Dove
Rufous Hummingbird
Hairy Woodpecker
White-headed Woodpecker
Northern Flicker
Dusky Flycatcher
Say’s Phoebe
Gray Jay
