In the last few weeks, the Common Grackles have made their way back to D.C. These birds are iridescent with a raucous call, and are really fun to photograph. Their populations are decreasing and they are listed as “Near Threatened” by the International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural…
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D.C. Big Duck Day
Photo: A Ring-Necked Duck swims between two Canada Geese at Georgetown Reservoir. Taken by Mr. Chirpy In the Birding Lingo post we talked about the phrase “Big Day” or “Big Year”. This phrase means trying to see as many species as possible in a set time period. Mr. Chirpy and…