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  1. W. Kingbird w/ Red Crown Feathers Showing

    W. Kingbird w/ Red Crown Feathers Showing

    I was watching a group of 4 kingbirds travel amongst the tree tops (adults and juveniles I guess). They were quite noisy and aggressive w/ one another. One flew down to a branch closer to me and I noticed this bright red patch on his forehead. I knew I had read about this before, but had never...
  2. Western Kingbird

    Western Kingbird

  3. Western Kingbird

    Western Kingbird

    Another good view of the Western Kingbird. Note the two white stripes going down the tail, which Ids. it as a Western.
  4. Western Kingbird

    Western Kingbird

    We went out for the day, to look for the first Kingbirds in our area, and sure enough we found them. You got love it when the reports tell you a certain bird should be arriving in your area at a certain time and it does. We also found the first Bullock Orioles for the year.
  5. Western Kingbird

    Western Kingbird

    Tyrannus verticalis at Lake Murray, San Diego, CA, 03-28-04, CP 5700 1.5X. I realize that I posted this same species on 03-27 but I think this photo is a prettier view. If I could, I'd delete the previous post but we don't have that option anymore. Can someone please tell me what the present...
  6. Western Kingbird

    Western Kingbird

    The Western Kingbirds are back in town. Today was my first sighting this year. Tyrannus verticalis at Lake Murray, San Diego, CA, 03-27-04, CP 5700 1.5X.
  7. Western Kingbird

    Western Kingbird

    A common but beautiful bird.... and one that poses well!
  8. Western Kingbird

    Western Kingbird

    Posing, as they often do!
  9. Western Kingbird

    Western Kingbird

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