Birding around US West Coast
Have been able to do some birding around Los Angeles in 2013 and 2016. Here are some birds seen around at various locations. 1. House Finch Lark Ellen, Jan 2013 Lark Ellen, Jan 2013 Lark Ellen, Jan 2013 They used to regularly visit in flocks on the maple tree in the front yard for the seeds inside the fruits. Size : 5 inches. Sparrow sized or smaller. Distribution : Seen all over US Physical description : House finches are small song birds. Males have rosy-pink throats and rumps and they have brown-streaked wings. Females are brownish overall but may also have some pale red coloration. Food : These birds almost exclusively eat grains, seeds, buds and fruits. 2. Lesser Goldfinch Lark Ellen, Jan 2013 Lark Ellen, Jan 2013 Lark Ellen, Jan 2013 Similar to the House Finches these too used to visit in small flocks the maple tree but not so regularly. They used to hang upside down on the fruits which are out of reach from branches....