Tag: Rock Wren

Rockin’ in the USA

Been a busy week, but finally starting to get head above water. Most of the pending emails have been addressed, to-do’s started to get checked off, and ALMOST done getting all the Christmas decor back in storage. The 12′ main tree is down and put away, now just two of the 7 footers to go. Definitely a downside of heading south before Christmas this year…err, last year rather. Even have the Haunt Lab back into production as we gear up for this year’s event – yes, we start prop building this early (and still barely get done before the big show). Need to do a bit of updating on the Average Year progress (link here), but so far, so good as I currently sit at 238 species for the year! (96th in US, 16th in Texas, 802 in IL (that should rocket up as we are home now), and shockingly 14th in my county. So far, a rock solid performance which brings us to today’s featured feathered friend.

Rock Wren found at Las Cruces KOA, NM in January 2024

If you “Ain’t too proud to sleep on the floor tonight”, hit the jump to read more about this R.O.C.K in the U.S.A.

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Rocking Vegas

Getting my exercise in alternative ways today. Seems Old Man Winter has decided the Midwest needed a serious coating of white. Snow has been coming down in our area since 9pm last night and not planned to let up until 2am tomorrow. Good for our wells, but not for the body. Finally got my back functioning again and was hoping to take an easier trajectory to the daily workouts. So far everything is holding together – did a mid-shovel this morning to get the pavements cleared, but will probably be heading out soon to clear off the 4 hours of new powder that has been dropped and break out the tractor to clear the 300′ of driveway.

In the meantime, thought I’d recall warmer times in the Mojave Desert.

Rock Wren located at Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, Las Vegas NV,k November 2018

Feel bad for bringing you another fairly dull colored bird, but the desert birds tend to inherit the hues of their surroundings. Nonetheless, this little bird represents the second +1 for the young year. Those that happen to be familiar with our feathered friends will probably recognize it as part of the Wren family. Although unable to bring this element to bear, the chatter these hyperactive birds emit is also a dead giveaway. All that is left to do is identify which type it is.

Rock Wren located at Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, Las Vegas NV,k November 2018

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