Camera Critters #261

Spring in central Oregon is a wonderful time.  We don’t get as many migrant birds as most other great birding areas in the U.S., but we do get our fair share.

Although not necessarily a migrant, as it is seen in this are area during the winter on occasion, it is still nice to see this bird.


The Townsend’s Solitaire is a member of the same family as the Robin.  It often perches on tree tops.  It's an overall gray bird with a white eye-ring and white tail feathers.  You always know one is nearby when you hear its “pip” sounding call.

The bird also has a song very similar to that of the Robin.  Both the song and call can be heard at this URL.

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Camera Critters #205

Earlier this week, a friend of mine and I went to an area north of here to check on Bald Eagles.  We were hoping to find a few to photograph. 

However, we had a few problems and didn’t get to the best area to search for the majestic raptors.

But I did see one bird.

The Townsend Solitaire is year-round bird in my area.  Myadestes townsendi loves the top of trees and can normally be found there calling out.

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Camera Critters #181

It’s 91 degrees as I type this post…it’s also the first day of Fall.

But today, I heard a bird which is generally a sign of Winter coming.

That bird is the Townsend’s Solitaire.

A member of the same family the American Robin is in, it can normally be seen at the tops of trees, calling.

The bird is overall grayish with buff colored patches on the wings and  a complete white ring around its eyes.

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