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Three Eggs on the Barred Owl Cam!
The female owl incubates three eggs in the WBU Barred Owl nest. Who’s On Cam For You? Deep in the suburban wilds of central Indiana, the Wild Birds Unlimited Barred Owls have returned for a third year on cam. Nestled … Continue reading
Dairy Mart Pond – 3/5/16
Hi Friends, This morning, Saturday March 5, five birders walked around the Dairy Mat Pond, Smuggler Gulch, and the Bird & Butterfly Garden. The weather was great for birding and we found 42 bird species. Just the usual suspects – … Continue reading
eBird News: March 2016
In this issue: Global Big Day—14 May 2016 eBird photo of the month: Ivory Gull by Nick Anich Dream Jobs—three openings on the eBird Team! Great Backyard Bird Count preliminary results New migration research maps annual cycle of 118 species Become an … Continue reading
Which bird are you? Take the quiz!
¿Quieres leer este correo electrónico en español? Haga clic aquí. Each year, millions of birds embark on awe-inspiring journeys, migrating throughout the hemisphere from backyards across the country to the far reaches of South America and back. This spring’s migration … Continue reading
Escondido Christmas Bird Count Reports
I have previously posted highlights of the Escondido Christmas Bird Count on the SDFO and Palomar Audubon Society list serves. Attached is a more detailed account plus a complete list of all birds observed. Thanks to all participants! Ken Weaver … Continue reading
Santee Lakes Trip Report
Participants: 29 Birds: 60 Wood Duck American Wigeon Mallard Blue-winged Teal Cinnamon Teal Northern Shoveler Ring-necked Duck Lesser Scaup Bufflehead Hooded Merganser Ruddy Duck Pied-billed Grebe Double-crested Cormorant Great Blue Heron Great Egret Snowy Egret Green Heron Black-crowned Night Heron … Continue reading
Hatching Owlets, Dancing Albatrosses, and Cornell Hawks
A rare morning glimpse of the newly hatched owlet on cam 2. Owl Eggs Are Hatching in Savannah! It has been 33 days since the first egg was laid in Savannah, Georgia, and early this morning viewers were greeted with the … Continue reading
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Dear Friend of the Cornell Lab, Thank you for your support of the Cornell Lab of Ornithology. We want to remind you about an opportunity to join one of the most popular citizen-science programs at the Lab and receive a gift … Continue reading
Your action needed: Protect birds from climate change
170 species are in danger from climate change Thousands upon thousands of people just like you raised your voices last year in support of aggressive legislation to address the impacts of climate change on birds and people. Those legislators need … Continue reading
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Stunning photos of mysterious Agami Herons’ mating ritual
As you can see, the Agami Heron is a superb-looking bird, in part due to its swanky mating ensemble—a feathery white comb over, ombre neck plumes, and a hot-crimson facemask. But the species favors the steamy overgrowth of Central and … Continue reading
San Joaquin Wildlife Sanctuary — Field Trip Results
Hi Everyone, On Saturday February 20, twelve birders walked around the San Joaquin Wildlife Sanctuary in Irvine. The weather was perfect and we found 52 bird species. We had great looks at a Rufous Hummingbird, and this is always a … Continue reading
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Audubon California News — February 2016
The Black Oystercatcher is considered an indicator for the health of rocky intertidal shorelines. Threats to this habitat are real and growing: sea level rise, ocean acidification, and increased recreational and commercial use of coastal areas. But there is hope — … Continue reading
The Stunning and Colorful Birds of Taiwan
Bird Photography by John & Fish Meet John & Fish. This brother and sister duo have been photographing birds since 2006. Amazed by the beauty of nature, they began taking pictures of the birds of Taiwan and soon opened up … Continue reading
Oak Hill Memorial Park — Field Trip Results
Hi Birders, This morning, February 13, thirty-two birders met up at Oak Hill Memorial Park in Escondido. We enjoyed the warm weather and found 47 bird species. We encountered a good assortment of winter birds as well as the usual … Continue reading
GBBC eNews: Halftime Report
GBBC 2016 Halftime Report by Marshall Iliff, Cornell Lab of Ornithology, for eBird/GBBC February 14, 2016 Red-cheeked Cordonbleu by Veena Naik, Uganda, 2016 GBBC. Overview Wow, the 2016 Great Backyard Bird Count is going strong! Thanks to all of you who … Continue reading
Escondido CBC Update
Jim Beckman requested that I forward this account of the Escondido Christmas Bird Count, originally written for the San Diego Field Ornithologists. This summary repeats some of the information provided in an earlier posting to the Palomar Audubon listserve, but … Continue reading
The NestWatch year-end report is here!
Click the cover to read the report. Dear Friend of NestWatch, We’re excited to kick off another nesting season with you. To get things started, we’re sharing our brand new annual report, the NestWatch Digest. In it, you’ll find data summaries … Continue reading
SALTON SEA/BRAWLEY AREA FIELD TRIP RESULTS
Hi Everyone, Recently, on the weekend of January 30th & 31st, twenty-six birders and our trip leader, Bob Miller, checked-out many areas around the Salton Sea and Brawley. We had a fantastic time! The weather was perfect and we all … Continue reading