SOME SEAGULLS AND BIRDS IN PISMO

I took a lot but I loved the scenery behind him.

FEMALE GRACKLE SEEN IN PISMO

I've seen male grackles before but never females (that I know of).

I was pretty sure it was a grackle and checked google when I got back.

Mr. Cranky Feathers

Cranky Feathers has looked like this all winter.  I just can't get him to smile.

Kind of a strange effect on the photo - taken through my bedroom window.

SOME HERON PHOTOS FROM OUR WALK AROUND THE LAKE

There was a lot of snow around but he found an area where it had melted and was hanging out there.

We're in the low 40's today and it looks like no wind chill - so I'm hoping for another lake walk today.  It's always exciting to see something we're not expecting - like this heron.

LESSER GOLDFINCH IN YARD LAST TIME WE HAD SUNSHINE

HOODED MERGANSERS AT LAKE GREGORY

I've been here now for three winters and this is the first time I've seen this type of duck at the lake.  They are so interesting looking.  I believe the brown headed ones are females.

here is what All About Birds say about them

Hooded is something of an understatement for this extravagantly crested little duck.  Adult males are a sight to behold, with sharp black and white patterns set off by chestnut flanks.  Females get their own distinctive elegance from their cinnamon crest.

BIRDS AT MY SISTER'S PLACE

I was standing outside and across the street I noticed a bird feeder so zoomed in and got some bird photos.  I noticed a Lawrence Goldfinch in the bunch of birds which are mostly pine siskins.  I wish we had them visit up in the mountains but I have only ever seen one over at the lake.

YESTERDAY'S WALK

It was beautiful weather when walking around the lake yesterday.

ANOTHER SWEET VIDEO

Puppet the cat can't get enough cuddles with Puff the bearded dragon.Found via picklified's Youtube channel

Posted by Last Chance for Animals (LCA) on Thursday, March 5, 2015