Author Archives: Palomar
The Beautiful 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
Audubon California News — May 2015
AUDUBON CALIFORNIA NEWS May 2015 Why Keith Hansen cares about global warming Hummingbirds are the reason wildlife artist Keith Hansen cares about global warming. His studio in Bolinas attracts numerous Allen’s Humingbirds and Rufous Hummingbirds. To help protect the birds … Continue reading
Trip Report–Lindo Lake, 5/23/2015
Below is the eBird report of our walk around Lindo Lake yesterday. The highlights included seven species of flycatchers, with the star being a Willow Flycatcher; two species of parrots (one may have been an interesting hybrid); and a Golden … Continue reading
Wind Turbines Being Installed in Sensitive Bird Habitat on Massive Scale
AP: Wind Turbines Being Installed in Sensitive Bird Habitat on Massive Scale New research supported by American Bird Conservancy (ABC) shows that more than 30,000 wind turbines have been installed in areas critical to the survival of federally-protected birds … Continue reading
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Stop the Drilling in the Arctic
President Obama will drill the Arctic unless we stop him. Statement lead-in: “Allowing oil drilling in the Arctic is a catastrophic mistake. Don’t give Shell final approval to drill the Arctic.” Add your name: In 2010 President Obama oversaw … Continue reading
Shut Down America’s Bird Death Traps
Tell U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service you support strengthening the Migratory Bird Treaty Act. Pied-billed Grebes and other waterbirds can mistake open oil pits for ponds, resulting in oil-soaked feathers and even death. Shut Down America’s Bird Death Traps Every … Continue reading
When Birds Squawk, Other Species Seem to Listen – NYTimes.com
Easy Ways to Welcome Nesting Birds
Happy Garden for Wildlife Month! This is a special time of the year to rally gardeners, wildlife lovers and anyone interested in going the extra mile for local birds, butterflies and other wildlife. For many gardeners, there’s no greater thrill … Continue reading
Kit Carson Field Trip Report
19 birders attended the walk. The weather was cloudy and we even got a little rain at the end. Sand Pond has been dredged and all the reeds and several trees have been removed. The only ducks on the pond … Continue reading
PBS Nature on Greater Sage-Grouse May 20, NMBCA Grants, Duck Stamps
PBS Nature Featuring Greater Sage-Grouse: The Sagebrush Sea Airs May 20 Check out Cornell Lab of Ornithology’s stunning new documentary on Nature about the imperiled Greater Sage-Grouse to be airedMay 20th. Learn about this spectacularly unique species and its sagebrush … Continue reading
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Sign On Letter to End Pipe-Induced Wildlife Mortality on Public Lands
Please review and consider endorsing the following letter to administration officials asking for further attention to the problem of wildlife mortality caused by open pipes. While some progress has been made by federal agencies to raise awareness and remove … Continue reading
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Help Congress Pass the 2015 Bird-Safe Buildings Act
Did you know that collisions with glass claim the lives of hundreds of millions of birds in the United States each year? Birds that have successfully flown thousands of miles on migration can then die in seconds on a pane … Continue reading
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Top 25 Wild Bird Photographs of the Week #41
Posted by Steve Boyes of National Geographic Expeditions on May 11, 2013 Asian paradise-flycatchers inhabit thick forests and well-wooded habitats from Turkestan to Manchuria, all over India and Sri Lanka to the Malay Archipelago on the islands … Continue reading
Take Action for Belted Kingfishers: Speak Out Against Mercury Pollution
Help Stop Mercury Pollution in Belted Kingfisher Habitat Speak out by May 14th to protect the Ohio River watershed>> Belted Kingfishers are often seen perched on branches above a river, or hovering on rapidly beating wings before diving headfirst into … Continue reading
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Wilderness Gardens Preserve – Field Trip Results
Hi Friends, This morning, Saturday May 9th, fourteen birders walked around Wilderness Gardens Preserve and we found 47 bird species. The weather was perfect – really cool and overcast most of the time. I think this location should also be … Continue reading
Two Openings Available for northern Alberta Canada – June 24 – July 5
Steve Shunk of Paradise Birding, Sisters Oregon, is leading a birding trip in northern Alberta Canada designed for members of Buena Vista Audubon. Starting date is June 24 in Edmonton Alberta and the trip ends in Edmonton July 5. A … Continue reading
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What Do Birds Eat? Your Photo Can Help Answer the Question.
Doug Tallamy, of ‘Bringing Nature Home’ fame, has launched a new scientific endeavor at the University of Delaware in an effort to fill in the missing links between specific native plants, specific insects, and specific bird species that eat those … Continue reading