2010 was a great birding year for HB & Me. 201 species for the year (21% more than 2009).
10 new life list birds, including this feisty little Broad-winged hawk we had a chance to meet up close and personal. (photo credit to HB)
2011 is off to a good start with 51 species so far, and a new life list bird - the Bonaparte's Gull.
Though not technically a great photo, the dark trailing edges on the wings and the ear spot on this immature Bonaparte's Gull clearly distinguish it from the larger Ring-billed Gull flying with it. We also saw several mature Bonaparte's flying around in the area, almost walking on the water - they were about as beautiful as gulls get - a truely memorable sighting.
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