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Bologna
(zombie) woof.
Any guesses as to which species bird this is that I caught this morning...?:
I think I know but I'm still not 100%... note: the shrubbery is winged euonymus, aka "burning bush" that hasn't starting turning yet. It's a popular but very harmful, invasive species to North America and is illegal to plant (tho it's quite literally everywhere here in the northeast).
I think I know but I'm still not 100%... note: the shrubbery is winged euonymus, aka "burning bush" that hasn't starting turning yet. It's a popular but very harmful, invasive species to North America and is illegal to plant (tho it's quite literally everywhere here in the northeast).
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Vitolo
Vaporist
That appears to be a Yellow Breasted Chat.
The Wonderfully Weird Yellow-breasted Chat by Tim Healy | Nemesis Bird
My list of favorite birds is fairly extensive. I’ve been fascinated by the stark beauty and nomadic lifestyle of the Snowy Owl my entire life. ... Read More
nemesisbird.com
Bologna
(zombie) woof.
Thank you, @Vitolo, that was my first guess, too, tho I don't recall ever seeing or even hearing about this bird in New England (or anywhere really)... it was only after a quick google search that it popped up for me. What's also funny is it's not on any of the big "list" sites for this area either as I guess it usually doesn't go much further north than New Jersey... but I still wasn't sure until I found this:That appears to be a Yellow Breasted Chat.
The Wonderfully Weird Yellow-breasted Chat by Tim Healy | Nemesis Bird
My list of favorite birds is fairly extensive. I’ve been fascinated by the stark beauty and nomadic lifestyle of the Snowy Owl my entire life. ... Read Morenemesisbird.com
Yellow-breasted Chat!
I’m in Maine right now. Friday night I was the keynote speaker at the LL Bean/Maine Audubon Birding Festival and have been helping with f...
Pretty cool! Thanks again!
Edit: https://media.lauraerickson.com/soundrecordings/2019-05-24_Yellow-breastedChat1.mp3
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Vitolo
Vaporist
@Bologna ... you sounded great!
There are many types of "Vole"
www.crittercontrol.com
Yours looks very similar to a "Bank Vole".
www.wildlifetrusts.org
Very fast little creatures!
There are many types of "Vole"
Types of Voles
Different types of voles. Learn about common vole species found in the United States. Contact Critter Control for help with yard vole removal.
www.crittercontrol.com
Bank vole | The Wildlife Trusts
The chestnut-brown bank vole is our smallest vole and can be found in hedgerows, woodlands, parks and gardens. It is ideal prey for owls, weasels and kestrels.
www.wildlifetrusts.org
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Bologna
(zombie) woof.
Ha, true! Pretty sure they're meadow voles... I think those bank voles are in Europe?
Rats are also greasy/shiny and their heads are shaped a little differently... these lil guys are much cuter and fluffier/clean looking (they aren't into garbage either as they're never around the dumpster)...:
minus the rat tail... and yeah they're smaller and quicker too.
I'd be happy to send you one! I'll go look for a little Have-a-heart trap tomorrow if you're serious... you figure out how to get it there (alive), ok? I'm sure I could easily entice them with something better than dogwood fruit.
Imagine living under a tree that dropped hamburgers on your head for a couple of months... that's what it must be like?!
Vitolo
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Bologna
(zombie) woof.
Tbh, I was only halfway serious, too... but u know, we put our 2 halves together and...?
I'd say, you too could have your very own pest problem, destroying your yard and flower beds...! but then I remembered you live in the desert... I don't think these lil dudes would last too long on their own...|
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