Due to inconsistent posting and lack of time, I regret to inform you, we will no longer be doing “Bird of the Day” but rather we will focus on “Bird of the Week”. =) This is more doable and I can really research each bird. More fun, more knowledge, more understanding. And, if you the [...]

Red-tailed black cockatoo
Originally uploaded by dark orange
The bird of the day today is the Red-tailed black cockatoo (Calyptorhynchus banksii). It is also known as Banksian- or Bank’s Black Cockatoo. It is found in Australia, those Australians, they get to see all the cool and rare birds. =) This is a big bird folks, about 24 [...]

Eastern Rosella
Originally uploaded by ianmichaelthomas
Today’s bird of the day is the Eastern Rosella, also known as Platycercus eximius. It is native to Australia and Tasmania but now is also found in New Zealand.
I read you can have this bird as a pet but it is not very “cuddly”. Hahahaha.
This bird photograph is from flickr user [...]

Stellar’s Jay
Originally uploaded by Life of David

The Stellar Jay, another bird found locally, is today’s bird of the day. It’s scientific name is Cyanocitta stelleri. It is common throughout the U.S. but I love it. I like to look at them. They are interesting and beautiful.
They like seeds, nuts, berries, fruit, invertebrates, eggs, other bird’s [...]

GBH
Originally uploaded by sproutter
The Great Blue Heron…one of my favorite birds, albeit I have so many. This bird is so beautiful. I remember the first time I seen one. I was mesmerized by it and ever since, I’ve been on the lookout for it whenever I am near its habitat.
Also known as Ardea herodias in [...]

American Robin (male)
Originally uploaded by Wayne Weber
The bird of the day today is the American Robin, (Turdus migratorius), what a strange scientific name. =/
It is found all over the U.S. and happens to be the state bird of three states (Michigan, Connecticut and Wisconsin)! I think it has earned that popularity. It is an attractive, [...]

Bewick’s Wren
Originally uploaded by sproutter
Another birdy found in Washington State, the Bewick’s Wren, (Thryomanes bewickii). I read this species is the only one in the category Thryomanes and that there is a subspecies called the Seattle Wren. I think you can guess what tomorrow’s bird of the day will be… =)
It is a small bird [...]

American Avocet
Originally uploaded by Wayne Weber
I did a search for bird of Washington State and found this bird, the American Avocet (Recurvirostra americana). It is found around marshes, beaches, ponds, and shallow lakes. It gets to be about 18 inches tall, about the size of a toddler. =)
Straight from Cornell Lab of Ornithology, here are [...]

White Breasted Nuthatch
Originally uploaded by iceberg_ca
White Breasted Nuthatch (Sitta carolinensis) was an adorable bird we came across in our search for Anna’s hummingbird. In the photograph we looked at it was upside down. So cute!
The White-breasted nuthatch eats insects out of tree trunks and branches, as well as seeds, acorns and hickory nuts. They live [...]

Anna’s Hummingbird
Originally uploaded by lselman
Calypte anna, also known as Anna’s Hummingbird, flew into the bird of the day by flying into the tree right by my railing while we were feeding the crows the other day. We spent about an hour identifying it and now we know for certain, it was an Anna’s Hummingbird. How [...]