Wingscapes Birdcam Discovery Guide User Manual
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WINGSCAPES Backyard Bird Discovery Guide
SHIRLEY
& W
AYNE GROSSMAN
PAM WINEGAR
WILLIAM BECK
Collared Peccary
Northern Raccoon
Eastern Gray Squirrel
About the animal:
These
animals are frequently found in
small groups. Despite their pig-like
appearance, peccaries are not
classified in the pig family.
Range:
Resident throughout much
of Mexico and parts of the
southwestern U.S.
About the photo:
This peccary is
picking through the scattered seed in
Shirley’s backyard.
Photographed by:
Shirley
& Wayne Grossman with a BirdCam
(original).
About the animal:
Although
walking is this animal’s preferred
means of getting around, the raccoon is
also a great swimmer.
Range:
Resident throughout much
of North America.
About the photo:
This raccoon
seems to have discovered that he is
being watched by Pam’s BirdCam.
Photographed by:
Pam Winegar
with a BirdCam (original).
About the animal:
Much to the
dismay of some backyard birders,
squirrels readily visit bird feeders for
seed, suet, and peanuts.
Range:
Resident throughout eastern
North America.
About the photo:
This particular
squirrel stares directly at the
camera as he ventures into a
backyard feeding area.
Photographed by:
William Beck
with a BirdCam (original).
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