Tree Swallows — Tachycineta bicolor
Every Spring I eagerly anticipate going over to Sierra Valley. Once the snow is off the road, and the temperatures warm up, I try to go over there as often as I can. It is one of my absolute favorite wildlife areas! This month I've gone over there four times already, and I'm going again next week! Every time I've gone, there have been newly arrived bird species in the wetlands, and the populations have increased. Over 230 bird species migrate to Sierra Valley to breed and raise their young. I think I've only seen about 50 species so far. Whether or not I see a new species, it is always a fascinating adventure!
Mt. Beckwourth from wetlands
I have written extensively about Sierra Valley and its wildlife in many of my past blogs. If you'd like to learn all about the different birds and mammals that inhabit the valley, just type in "Sierra Valley" in the "search this blog" bar on the top right of this page.
In this current blog there are lots of photos to look at, but I'm only going to write about the sightings that are new to me! Enjoy!
Cliff Swallows — Tachycineta bicolor
Yellow-headed Blackbird (male) — Xanthocephalus xanthocephalus
Yellow-headed Blackbird (females) — Xanthocephalus xanthocephalus
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