Birds Page 5

American Robin

Very common in summer all over Los Alamos.

Red-winged Blackbird

Found in swampy areas in White Rock in spring, summer and fall. In southern New Mexico, redwings can form large flocks.

White-winged Dove

Common in the summer with obvious white wing patches in flight.

Black-headed Grosbeak

Common summer visitor that is attracted to sunflower seed.

Blue Grosbeak (rare)

Rare in Los Alamos but can be seen during spring and fall migration. Mostly close to the Rio Grande.

Rose-breasted Grosbeak (very rare)

Accidental migrant that is typically an east coast bird. Adult male has rosy triangle on the chest.

Red-naped Sapsucker

Beautiful bird often seen during the spring and fall. They peck away at fruit trees for the sap and the insects that become trapped in the sap.

Williamson's Sapsucker

As with the Red-naped Sapsucker, a beautiful bird often seen during the spring and fall. They spend the summer here, but are less often seen at birdfeeders during the nesting season. They peck away at fruit trees for the sap and the insects that become trapped in the sap. The male (not pictured) is more colorful than the female.

Hepatic Tanager (rare)

A beautiful neotropical migrant. Seen during the spring and fall, but also spends summers in the area. They visit water gardens and can be seen along the falls trail at Bandelier.

Western Tanager

A beautiful neotropical migrant and common tanager of the area. They are usually seen during spring and fall before they settle into their nesting territory. They visit water gardens and fruit trees and are common along the falls trail at Bandelier.

Green-tailed Towhee

Much brighter orange crest compared to Canyon towhee. Will feed from seed scattered on the ground during the spring and fall.

Bullock's Oriole

A beautiful neotropical migrant. They are seen mainly during spring, but they do spend the summer in the area. They are attracted to water gardens and fruit trees. Oriole feeders with nectar (like a hummingbird feeder) are sometimes successful in attracting these birds.

Scott's Oriole (rare)

Rarely seen in the spring, summer and fall in White Rock. May be seen visiting hummingbird or oriole feeders.