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I live near Palm Springs, CA. Recently a pair of small birds built a next in my prickly Madagascar Palm (Pachypodium). The nest is about five-inches long, three inches in diameter, and appears to be like a water glass-shaped abode laying at about a 45 degree angle in parallel with and resting on the branch it lays upon, hidden rather well by the long leaves. The only physical attributes of one of the birds I can observe: about three-inches long, yellowish head (in sunlight), dark red or maroon marks (1/4" by 1/4") on each shoulder where wing begins. No noticeable marks around the eyes. Breast has a greenish haze to it. Your assistance is sincerely appreciated.
I wish I could help you, but I am an expert on Bluebirds and small cavity nesters but don't have a clue when it comes to western birds, warblers, etc. Go to the library and look at BIRDS OF NORTH AMERICA or several other bird books which will have a picture of your bird. Good luck. Bluebird Bob Walshaw.
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Answers by Expert:
Bluebird Bob Walshaw
Expertise
I can answer almost any question on Eastern Bluebirds and small cavity nesters such as Chickadees, Titmice, Wrens, etc. Also general questions on other songbirds. No pet bird questions please.
Experience
I have had a 100+ nestbox trail for more than 20 years, I do a lot of writing, public speaking and educational work in this field. My hands-on Bluebird talks include more than 1000 people each year.
Organizations
Oklahoma Bluebird Society, North American Bluebird Society, National Audubon Society, Oklahoma Audubon Society, Oklahoma Fur Bearers Alliance
Publications
Bluebird Magazine, Oklahoma Today, Fur-Fish-Game, Birds & Blooms, Nature Society News,Back Woodsman Magazine, Tulsa World, Broken Arrow ledger, Teaching Tolerance magazine,Trappers World, OK Hole Story, Birders World
Education/Credentials
Degree in Mechanical Engineering, an MBA, Graduate of the Home Study Course in Bird Biology from the Cornell Laboratory of Ornithology, Oklahoma Master Naturalist. I am also a pofessional speaker and writer.
Awards and Honors
Chosen as a public speaker for the North American Bluebird Society, Bluebird trail accepted as part of the Transcontinental Bluebird Trail, Chosen as a panel speaker at the 2006 NABS Convention.
Past/Present Clients
Many
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