Native to North America.
Very rare vagrant to western Europe.
Photo: Mila
Large shorebird. Peck in the sand for food.
These guys are cool.
Big flocks on the beach, which then zoomed off into the waves, then back to the beach.
Summer: N-central US & W-Canada.
Autumn: Migrate in flocks to the coasts of California, the Gulf of Mexico, Mexico and South America.
Photo: Ralph
Also known as a Wild Duck.
Breeds throughout the temperate and subtropical Americas, Europe, Asia, and North Africa.
Very boring as such…
Photo: Ralph
Best-known species of the juncos (American sparrows).
Common across much of temperate North America and in summer ranges far into the Arctic.
Photo: Ralph
Native to most of Europe, the Mediterranean region, and much of Asia.
Its intentional or accidental introductions to many regions, including parts of Australia, Africa, and the Americas, make it the most widely distributed wild bird on the planet.
Strongly associated with human habitations, and can live in urban or rural settings.
Main predator: Domestic cats.
Photo: Ralph
Medium-sized heron found in fresh and salt-water wetlands throughout much of the world.
Photo: Ralph
Known as ladybugs in North America.
Total life span is one to two years on average.
Photo: Mila
Also know as a mosquito eater.
But seems that they don’t eat mosquitos. They live for 10-12 days and apparently might not eat anything at all. But they do look like giant mosquitos. And in early April, there are lots of them inside the house.
Common in California, but can also be found in western Nevada and Oregon, as well as in northern Baja California (Mexico). Lifespan is 2-3 months.
Photo: Mila
Bill goes red when mature, otherwise black. Occurs in parties of 3-8 in woodland, hence they like the area around Xakanaxa.