Hummingbirds are a species of bird well known for their unique ability to hover and fly backwards. Hundreds of species can be found throughout North and South America, each with its own beauty and colorful feathers. This elegant creature can … Continue reading →
Had about 20 birders on this clear and hot November day. We had an unusual sighting of a coyote wading in the shallows of the lake. When Charlotte reviewed her photo of the coyote, she spotted two more bird: Northern … Continue reading →
Hi Friends, Yesterday morning, Saturday Nov 5, ten birders checked out Daley Ranch. It was a sunny warm day, but cool breezes helped to make the walk very enjoyable. Because of the drought, all of the ponds with water that … Continue reading →
Inside Bird Conservation – November 2016 Special Edition on Eliminating Threats to Birds Communications Towers Following years of effort by ABC and partners, bird conservationists now have an opportunity to greatly reduce one frequent source of bird mortality. Steady-burning red … Continue reading →
This walk’s route was changed to chase two recently seen San Diego rarities. We did not see the Lark Bunting, but did find the Gray Catbird. I believe we had about 28 birders on the walk, but at each of … Continue reading →
Below is our eBird report for La Jolla Cove yesterday. The trip was attended by about 25 people, including two visitors from Northern California. Many thanks to our resident Cove expert, Stan Walens, who again volunteered his expertise. La Jolla … Continue reading →
One of the many benefits of growing native plants are the new feathered friends that these plants attract. The free Audubon Bird Guide app is a great way to identify, learn about, and track the birds you find. With over 820 species … Continue reading →
Saturday started out cool and cloudy, with sun breaking through around 10:30. 26 birders found 54 species of birds. A nice morning. Mallard Ruddy Duck California quail Eared grebe Western grebe Clark’s grebe Double crested cormorant Great blue heron Great … Continue reading →
Did you know one tree can remove 26 pounds of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere annually, the equivalent of 11,000 miles of car emissions? That’s the same distance of the Arctic Terns’ marathon migration from the Arctic to Antarctica! Whether … Continue reading →