Identificaciones de samuelchain7

Location: University of Washington Drumheller Fountain
Date and Time: April 24, 2024, 7:22 AM
Weather: Partly cloudy and cool
Species: Mallard (Anas platyrhynchos)
Sex of animal: Female

of individuals: 1

Field marks that helped identify it:

Brown feathers with darker streaks
Orange-brown bill
Violet-blue speculum (wing patch) with white borders
Light tan head and neck
Swimming on the fountain water

ocation: University District
Date and Time: April 24, 2024, 6:42 AM
Weather: Sunny and warm
Species: Song Sparrow (Melospiza melodia)
Sex of animal: Male, in breeding plumage

of individuals: 1

Field marks that helped identify it:

Small, streaky brown bird
Thick brown streaks on white breast
Brown cap with gray stripe over the eye
Long tail, often pumped up and down
Singing a melodious song from perches

Location: University of Washington Botanical Gardens
Date and Time: April 24, 2024, 9:27 AM
Weather: Sunny and warm
Species: Sombre Hummingbird (Aphantochroa cirrhochloris)
Sex of animal: Male, in breeding plumage

of individuals: 1

Field marks that helped identify it:

Small size (approximately 4 inches)
Dark green upperparts with a dull bronzy-green crown
Grayish underparts
Slightly curved black bill
Iridescent green throat patch (gorget) in breeding male

Location: University of Washington Arboretum
Date and Time: April 24, 2024, 10:18 AM
Weather: Cloudy and cool
Species: Black-capped Chickadee (Poecile atricapillus)
Sex of animal: Unable to determine

of individuals: 3

Field marks that helped identify it:

Small, plump bird with a black cap and bib
White cheeks
Gray back and wings
Whitish underparts
Constantly flicking its wings and tail
Distinctive "chick-a-dee-dee-dee" call