Towse: views from the hill » birds

Great Blue Heron?

Towse — Thu, 20 Jan 2011 07:35:22 +0000

Could be, but I’m not a birder. Spotted at Fisherman’s Wharf. Monday, January 10, 2011.

Counting crows

Towse — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 21:11:53 +0000

The murder of crows shows up in late afternoon, after the pandemonium (squabble?) of parrots has flown off to the night roost. The crows hang out in the trees down near where Levi’s Plaza meets the Embarcadero when they’re not having “walking practice” on the roof of Levi’s headquarters.

Ah, yes. Walking practice. Crows sit along the railings and watch others walk around on the roof. They caw and critique (“Hey, Max! You’re knock-kneed again!” “You walk like Mrs. Crow, Stanley!”) and caw again.

Then they’re off in a big whirl of black wings, reminiscent of THE BIRDS. Minutes later, they’re back again, plotting to take over the neighborhood, as soon as they learn to walk properly.

200-plus! Crows

[PHOTO] Red-tailed hawk

Towse — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 22:33:00 +0000

A red tailed hawk hanging out down the hill

Until a three-some of crows dive-bombed it until they chased it away.

Red-tailed hawk. Circling. Circling.

Towse — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 03:05:00 +0000