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Each year we have these Bishops migrate to our area, they are native of sub-Saharan Africa but somehow ended up here in SoCal. They're really fun to watch as they "flit" rather than fly, they look like a large bumble bee more than a bird!

Thanks for looking,
BOB

Jun 19, 2017 at 01:15 PM

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p.1 #2 · p.1 #2 · The Reds (Bishops) Are Coming!

All great, Bob, but the second is superb!

Jun 19, 2017 at 03:25 PM

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p.1 #3 · p.1 #3 · The Reds (Bishops) Are Coming!

I heard there were some at Sepulveda dam, I should go and take a look !
Another interesting bird introduced here in S, California is the Nutmeg Mannekin. Seen a few in San Diego but thats about it.
Thanks
Colin

Jun 19, 2017 at 03:40 PM

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p.1 #4 · p.1 #4 · The Reds (Bishops) Are Coming!

Thanks Fred and MrCollin, these were found in the river by SJWS. On a recent early morning walk we had about 15 sightings, some were certainly of the same birds but still a lot.

Jun 19, 2017 at 03:59 PM

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p.1 #5 · p.1 #5 · The Reds (Bishops) Are Coming!

Very nice images of this pritty bird Bob

Morris

Jun 19, 2017 at 04:21 PM

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p.1 #6 · p.1 #6 · The Reds (Bishops) Are Coming!

Well done Bob ~ Ron

Jun 19, 2017 at 04:54 PM

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p.1 #7 · p.1 #7 · The Reds (Bishops) Are Coming!

Thanks Ron!

Jun 19, 2017 at 07:56 PM

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p.1 #8 · p.1 #8 · The Reds (Bishops) Are Coming!

Beautiful work Bob ! I really love the last 2 shots.

Birdie

Jun 19, 2017 at 08:01 PM

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p.1 #9 · p.1 #9 · The Reds (Bishops) Are Coming!

Thank you Birdie!

Jun 19, 2017 at 09:54 PM

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p.1 #10 · p.1 #10 · The Reds (Bishops) Are Coming!

Terrific set and what a beautiful looking bird.

Jun 20, 2017 at 12:08 AM

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p.1 #11 · p.1 #11 · The Reds (Bishops) Are Coming!

Bob, nice set of these colorful invaders. Beautiful birds but stealing habitat of native species.
These and others probably got their start as pet escapees or released for good luck, prosperity or
other beliefs in buddhism. There are at least 7 or 8 foreign species that are doing quite well here in So. CA.

-Tim

Jun 20, 2017 at 01:19 AM

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p.1 #12 · p.1 #12 · The Reds (Bishops) Are Coming!

lovely images Bob

Jun 20, 2017 at 04:48 AM

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p.1 #13 · p.1 #13 · The Reds (Bishops) Are Coming!

Very pretty bird. Thanks for sharing.

Greg

Jun 20, 2017 at 06:40 AM

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p.1 #14 · p.1 #14 · The Reds (Bishops) Are Coming!

Beautiful bird...

Jun 20, 2017 at 07:23 AM

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p.1 #15 · p.1 #15 · The Reds (Bishops) Are Coming!

louie champan wrote:
Terrific set and what a beautiful looking bird.
Thanks Louie, also for your help!
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tfoltz wrote:
Bob, nice set of these colorful invaders. Beautiful birds but stealing habitat of native species.
These and others probably got their start as pet escapees or released for good luck, prosperity or
other beliefs in buddhism. There are at least 7 or 8 foreign species that are doing quite well here in So. CA.

-Tim

Thanks Tim, I guess this is the equivalent of what's happened to the Everglades with pythons taking over.
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kmunroe wrote:
lovely images Bob
Thanks Keith!
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G.E. Smith wrote:
Very pretty bird. Thanks for sharing.

Greg
Thanks for looking!
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Fisherman wrote:
Beautiful bird...
Thank you.

Jun 20, 2017 at 08:45 AM

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p.1 #16 · p.1 #16 · The Reds (Bishops) Are Coming!

Super shots of these little beauties...interesting how we pick winners and losers with invasive species. We love pheasants and chukars but despise collared doves etc.

Jun 20, 2017 at 09:28 AM

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p.1 #17 · p.1 #17 · The Reds (Bishops) Are Coming!

I guess a pretty appearance wins every time!

Jun 20, 2017 at 12:59 PM

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p.1 #18 · p.1 #18 · The Reds (Bishops) Are Coming!

This bird is gorgeous. Did you shoot them in SJWS and are they still around?

Jun 20, 2017 at 12:59 PM

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p.1 #19 · p.1 #19 · The Reds (Bishops) Are Coming!

Hi Bobby, they're around the riverbed next to SJWS. A few days ago we had about 15 sightings in an hour.

Jun 20, 2017 at 03:42 PM


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