Tag Archives: whistling call

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There have been multiple sightings of several Red-shouldered Hawks recently. Richard Zweig photographed one perched on top of a bush.

These medium-size hawks prey on rodents, frogs and snakes. Perhaps Richard found this hawk listening for its next meal. They have a whistling call, which you can listen to here: https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Red-shouldered_Hawk/sounds

Thanks To Richard for allowing me to share his photo with you here.

We are having another sunny day, but there is rain coming in a few days!

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Gary Hopkins photographed this Black Oystercatcher on her nest off The Sea Ranch.

These shorebirds nest on rocky areas just above the high tide mark. This keeps them close to their favorite food in the ocean, mussels and limpets.

They have a whistling call, once described to me as "chattery," which makes me smile. You can hear it here: https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Black_Oystercatcher/sounds

They have pink legs, red-orange beaks and red circles around their eyes. Craig Tooley photographed this Black Oystercatcher "dancing," or perhaps just landing. Craig's photos shows off those pink legs!

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Thanks to Gary and Craig for allowing me to share their photos with you here. To see more of Craig's wildlife photography, here is his website: www.ruffimage.com