Where the winged things are

Where the winged things are

Throughout the early morning hours and midday afternoons, there are several Pierce College birds that can be heard with the unique sounds of their calls and melodies.

These birds include hawks, turkey vultures, humming birds, crows,  wedged-tail grass finch and several other species, which can all be found on the grounds of Pierce.

At times, these winged animals can be seen at specific campus locations, intriguing students who pass by.

The college campus has a way of bringing new birds during specific times throughout the year. In the fall, there are more sightings of crows than there are of other species. In the spring, blue birds that can be seen around campus, with their vibrant feathers and distinct callings.

The birds are always a unique sight to see when walking around the Center for Sciences or the Pierce College Farm. You can find these winged friends around campus, if you have the patience to look.

A crow rests on a lamp post at the Mall at Pierce College in Woodland Hills, Calif., on Oct. 14, 2024. They are now considered to be some of the most intelligent animals on the earth and can individually recognize humans. Photo by Karla Delgado.
A wedged-tail grass finch rests upon a tree near the Center for Sciences building at Pierce College in Woodland Hills, Calif., on Nov. 5, 2024. They are known for their melodic songs that are often heard in the early morning or late afternoon. Photo by Karla Delgado.

 

 

A hummingbird sits on a tree branch at the Center for Sciences building at Pierce College in Woodland Hills, Calif., on Oct. 23, 2024. Photo by Karla Delgado.
A turkey vulture rests on a tree branch at the Farm at Pierce College in Woodland Hills, Calif., on Sept. 19, 2024. The turkey vulture is also oftentimes called “buzzard” and uses its sense of smell to locate food. Photo by Karla Delgado.

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