Basic Description. A clear look at a male Western Tanager is like looking at a flame: an orange-red head, brilliant yellow body, and coal-black wings , back and tail. Is it rare to see a Western Tanager? Widespread and common , with no indication of declining numbers. Open conifer or mixed forests; widespread in migration. … Read more
A rare white sparrow visits a Rio Vista backyard. The white is not caused by albinism, but by a different type of mutation of pigment In this case, the bird’s feathers are white, but the eyes, beak and legs maintain their normal coloring. Is a white-throated sparrow rare ? White-throated Sparrows are one of north … Read more
Rest assured, bobcats do not attack people In fact, bobcat attacks are virtually unknown; however, no one should ever attempt to touch or handle a wild bobcat or her kittens. Bobcats weigh between 15-40 pounds, which makes them small-to-medium sized carnivores. Are wild bobcats friendly? They may seem cute and cuddly, but their wild nature … Read more