This individual or its species-mates are neighbors on our block; really, in the entirety of the town and likely beyond.
Regal-looking birds; they are certainly king-of-the-jungle in their territories. Impressively large feet and talons, a superbly built apex predator species. This species occurs across the continent, with several regional (clinal) variations.
They also sound wonderful when vocalizing at dawn, dusk, and in the black of night.
Did I mention, "Rain!."
Yay for rain! We've been having fog, which is not quite as much fun.
ReplyDeleteTrue on both accounts. Heidi says the clouds(wrapped around) over our mountains saved us a trip to CA.
ReplyDeleteI remember the "marine layer" quite well, every morning, in San Diego, Coronado, and San Clemente Island.
Not quite to NoCal's fog standard, but still disconcerting on the road and freeways.