06-29-12 Bird Field Note

July 2, 2012

Kate Stone's field note details a variety of bird nests. Two new species to the MPG Ranch are also documented.

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6-29-12 Bird Field Note

Kestrels eggs have hatched.

Kestrel chicks are in differetn stages of development.

Incubating kestrel mother is grumpy.

Brewer's Sparrow males can remain silent for 30 minutes.

Brewer's chipping, and clay colored sparrows eggs look similar

Vesper sparrow eggs possibly become a coyote meal.

Nighthawk and dark-eyed junco nests are found.

Bluebird boxes house different birds.

Eric Rasmussen spots two new birds on the ranch.

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