Posted by Steve Boyes of National Geographic Expeditions The Asian Openbill uses their unusual bill to open molluscs. Photo by Palash Thakkar The Black-headed Jay is known to occasionally scavenge scraps from humans. Photo by Rajeev Tyagi Brahminy Kites are known … Continue reading →
Below is our eBird tally of the birds seen by 20 stalwart souls on the Palomar Audubon walk last Saturday. Perhaps the most exciting bird seen was a Black Oystercatcher, cracking open a mussel for breakfast. (Some might vote for … Continue reading →
ESCONDIDO CHRISTMAS BIRD COUNT SATURDAY DECEMBER 30, 2017 Each year between December 14th and January 5th, thousands of birders and nature enthusiasts participate in one or more of the 2000+ Christmas Bird Counts held annually in the United States, Canada, … Continue reading →
The Bar-tailed Godwit is known to take the longest non-stop flight in its migration from the Arctic to Eurasia and Australia. Photo by Jaidevsinh Rathod The Black-rumped Flameback adapts well to urban areas. Photo by Amit Prasad The … Continue reading →
Birders, Here is the report from the first leg of Saturday’s walk, a corrected report. Highlights include the two Tricolored Herons seen interacting at one point and the numerous Reddish Egret. Good views of the Light-footed Clapper Rails, too. It was … Continue reading →
Saturday started out cool and foggy, with sun breaking through around 10:30. 31 birders found 52 species of birds. A nice morning. Mallard Ruddy Duck California quail Western grebe Clark’s grebe Double crested cormorant Great blue heron Great egret Snowy … Continue reading →
Hi Everyone, On Saturday September 23, ten birders met up at Lake Kumeyaay for a really fun morning of birding. The weather was perfect. Overcast with a cool breeze. We found 38 bird species. Highlights included up-close views of several … Continue reading →
Hi, Birders, What was a quiet (bird-wise) and cool day turned exciting with an unexpected sighting of an adult Yellow-crowned Night Heron hanging near a couple of Black-crowned Night Herons and some long-legged waders. The tide was in so no … Continue reading →
Hi Friends, On Saturday morning September 9, nineteen birders enjoyed a slow-paced walk around Oak Hill Memorial Park. The weather was perfect with a cool breeze and the shade of the mature trees. A great location for easy summer birding. … Continue reading →
ENDANGERED SPECIES AND PUBLIC LANDS Feral Cats Caught on Camera Killing Endangered Hawaiian Gallinules Hawaiian Common Gallinule are the latest victims of feral cat predation of an endangered species on the Hawaiian island of Kaua‘i. The attacks were captured on remote … Continue reading →