I just love our California quail! The bobcat was quite the bonus. What a gorgeous animal! Coyotes in Golden Gate Park?! 😮 That blows the mind. Enjoyed the video, thanks. Happy birding!
The bobcat photography is absolutely stunning! (not to mention the other amazing bird photography 🙂). Your travel videos are true adventures and are fun to follow along.
The bobcats in the SF bay area seem to be quite tame, probably becuse there are so many protected parks and preserves where people are so common they are used to us. Really enjoy your videos.
You are a brave man walking through those areas where you can't see your feet. There is a healthy population of Northern Pacific rattlesnakes in that area
Not brave… Just ignorant! I did not know about the rattlesnakes :-) Sometimes it’s better to be lucky than smart I guess. That said, I would’ve loved to have seen that species of snake!
I feel your pain on the Sooty Grouse. They were my nemesis bird for a few months when I lived in Roseburg Oregon and would go for birding hikes in the coastal mountains to the west of town. I kept hearing them but it took a few months before I saw one. It was up in a tree and I was able to get some pics and a short video.
Awesome video once again Sparky! I have been to SoCal and birded about 10-20 times without seeing the Scaly-breasted Munia as well! Funny thing is, everyone tells me "they are like House Sparrows down here! Absolutely everywhere!" I think it's a myth ;)
Ha! Yes, after talking with JT_Birds sounds like some folks find them instantly and others it takes many times. JT_Birds has made 7 unsuccessful trips. Then when he gets home someone has just posted them on eBird in the same spots he just was!
@@SparkyStensaas We saw Munia in the San Diego area a few years back when visiting relatives. We hooked up with a local birding group while we were there. Tecolote Canyon Nature Trail, across from the parking lot at house feeders in someone's yard. Feeders may be the key. Also Mast Park in Santee.
Hi Andrew, I’ve blindly squeaked in many things, including Great Gray and Saw-whet owls, Pine Marten, Ermine, Coyote, Canada Jay, Red Fox… but I don’t think I’ve ever squeaked in a bobcat before this time :-) Usually, I see them on roadkill deer in Sax-Zim in winter… but that is also a rare event.
Hi BirdbrainBrian. The Robin likes song was the Western Tanager. I will look into that other song and get back to you. I’m not sure what that might’ve been yet.
I just love our California quail! The bobcat was quite the bonus. What a gorgeous animal! Coyotes in Golden Gate Park?! 😮 That blows the mind. Enjoyed the video, thanks. Happy birding!
The California quail are very, very cute and cool. It was fun seeing the moms with the coveys of babies.
Great video, Sparky - thanks!
Glad you enjoyed it piccadillypie!
Great to meet you too Sparky! Thanks for the shout out. -JT
Hey JT! It was really nice to meet you in Golden Gate Park! Have you finally seen the Scaly-breasted Munia!?
@@SparkyStensaas nah, not yet. All good though...just gives me more to look forward to in the future. Someday...sigh...
The bobcat photography is absolutely stunning! (not to mention the other amazing bird photography 🙂). Your travel videos are true adventures and are fun to follow along.
Thank you so much Kent! It was certainly a magical moment with that Bobcat! More videos coming!
Fun episode and looks like it was a great trip
Thanks buddy!
Sparky, Again another great video. Especially love the sapsucker and the nest.
Thank you Guy! Sapsuckers are certainly an entertaining species :-)
Love the Bobcat sighting...and video of it with the wagging tail!
Ha! It looks really good in slow motion :-)
JT! Dynamic Duo!
Yes! Always fun running across another UA-camr!
Cool bobcat sighting. I have seen a handful of them over the years.
It was exciting! I’ve been closer though… One time in Texas one came within 2 feet of me along a trail. I flinched and it spooked into the brush!
Really cool shots, and thank you for the great picks
Thanks Rachel!
The bobcats in the SF bay area seem to be quite tame, probably becuse there are so many protected parks and preserves where people are so common they are used to us. Really enjoy your videos.
That’s interesting jago! I have seen multiple bobcat over the years in California. Always love seeing them!
More great species, my friend; good for you.
Thanks, Al!
Great video as always Sparky
Glad you enjoyed it Hulbatross!
Great shots/video of the bobcat. I am partial to them.
I love all cats, but especially Bobcat and Lynx. Thanks again rerolley!
You are a brave man walking through those areas where you can't see your feet. There is a healthy population of Northern Pacific rattlesnakes in that area
Not brave… Just ignorant! I did not know about the rattlesnakes :-) Sometimes it’s better to be lucky than smart I guess. That said, I would’ve loved to have seen that species of snake!
What a great stop. Serendipity is awesome
Ha! You are correct, Kathy!
I feel your pain on the Sooty Grouse. They were my nemesis bird for a few months when I lived in Roseburg Oregon and would go for birding hikes in the coastal mountains to the west of town. I kept hearing them but it took a few months before I saw one. It was up in a tree and I was able to get some pics and a short video.
At least you got a better look and some photos! I will need to get a “make good“ sighting of this bird in the future.
Gr8 stuff!
Thanks! It was a great trip.
Awesome video once again Sparky! I have been to SoCal and birded about 10-20 times without seeing the Scaly-breasted Munia as well! Funny thing is, everyone tells me "they are like House Sparrows down here! Absolutely everywhere!" I think it's a myth ;)
Ha! Yes, after talking with JT_Birds sounds like some folks find them instantly and others it takes many times. JT_Birds has made 7 unsuccessful trips. Then when he gets home someone has just posted them on eBird in the same spots he just was!
@@SparkyStensaas We saw Munia in the San Diego area a few years back when visiting relatives. We hooked up with a local birding group while we were there. Tecolote Canyon Nature Trail, across from the parking lot at house feeders in someone's yard. Feeders may be the key. Also Mast Park in Santee.
Had I known you went to California.I could have taken you nearby for easy viewing of Mountain Quails and Pygmy Owls. I reside nearby.
Wow! Those are great birds. I've only seen N Pygmy Owl once. I should let folks know where I'm going beforehand to get tips.
@@SparkyStensaas They are abundant in the areas you've traveled. Enjoyed your NorCal series! Excellent videos!
I've seen plenty of California quail... in New Zealand! None in the ABA area, though.
Ha! I did not know they introduced California quail to New Zealand!
Great series! Does that squeaking work in the Bog?? The only Bobcat I have seen there was running across the road!
Hi Andrew, I’ve blindly squeaked in many things, including Great Gray and Saw-whet owls, Pine Marten, Ermine, Coyote, Canada Jay, Red Fox… but I don’t think I’ve ever squeaked in a bobcat before this time :-)
Usually, I see them on roadkill deer in Sax-Zim in winter… but that is also a rare event.
When you were filming the Red-breasted Sapsucker I heard what sounded like a Robin and a Bell's Vireo but Bell's aren't in that area. What was it?
Hi BirdbrainBrian. The Robin likes song was the Western Tanager. I will look into that other song and get back to you. I’m not sure what that might’ve been yet.
Doesn't it sound beautiful where no humans are?
So true!