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Bald eagle deaths in Utah alarm and mystify scientists – Update
By Daniella Silva, NBC News State wildlife officials announced Tuesday that a rare seasonal outbreak of West Nile virus is to blame for the recent spike in deaths of iconic bald eagles across northern Utah. The Utah Division of Wildlife … Continue reading
Bird Videos
American Avocet Feeding Taken by Sonja Beeve at San Elijo Lagoon, San Diego county on 12-14-13. Least Sandpipers and Dunlin are also present. Really Clever Bird’ Using Plastic Lid to Sled Down Snow-Covered Roof http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=n7hiuXjXJEw I could be wrong, but … Continue reading
Top 25 Wild Bird Photographs of the Week #57
Posted by Steve Boyes of National Geographic Expeditions in Explorers Journal on December 23, 2013 “Color flash” Blue-breasted bee-eaters are a sought-after sighitng throughout central Africa in Angola, Burundi, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Republic of the Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, … Continue reading
Tijuana Estuary Bird Walk Report
Good afternoon, 25 people ditched the holiday shopping crowd to enjoy a relaxed and fun morning of great birding in and around Tijuana estuary. They were rewarded with 3 San Diego county rarities for their efforts; Hepatic Tanager, Black … Continue reading
ABC Calls for Protecting Carbon Sinks on Federal Lands & Other Bird Conservation Updates
Perspectives on Public Lands: The Clogged Carbon Sink: U.S. Public Lands Are the Source of 4.5 Times More Carbon Pollution Than They Can Absorb Center for American Progress (CAP) has published an opinion editorial calling for greater balance between energy … Continue reading
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San Elijo Lagoon Bird Walk Report
22 birder’s enjoyed a clear, crisp and beautiful morning chasing our fine-feathered friends. Highlights included a pair of Hooded mergansers, a very accomadating Pergegrine falcon (that let the whole group get long and close looks of), and a Summer tanager. … Continue reading
9 Reasons Why 2013 Was Not The Best Year In Human History
By Ryan Koronowski and Katie Valentine on December 16, 2013 at 5:10 pm If you’ve been paying attention to the state of the world’s climate, you may have been shocked to read that 2013 was the best year in human … Continue reading
Top 25 Wild Bird Photographs of the Week #56
Posted by Steve Boyes of National Geographic Expeditions in Explorers Journal on December 12, 2013 Blue & yellow macaws are resident breeders in Venezuela, Peru, Brazil, Bolivia, and Paraguay, with a small population in Panama. (Ryan Voight) Malabar larks are … Continue reading
Lake Elsinore Field Trip Results
Hi Everyone, Yesterday, December 7, thirteen birders braved some pretty rough weather at Lake Elsinore, but we managed to find 53 different bird species. The bird of the day had to be the Burrowing Owl. Here’s our list: Gadwall American … Continue reading
Top 25 Wild Bird Photographs of the Week #55
Posted by Steve Boyes of National Geographic Expeditions in Explorers Journal on December 1, 2013 Indian peafowls are the national bird of India and are distributed across the subcontinent. Feral populations are distributed across the world with the European population … Continue reading
Vanderbilt University Birding Expertise Project Looking for Birders of All Levels to Help With Their Study
Palomar Audubon was contacted on behalf of Professor Thomas Palmeri, on the faculty at Vanderbilt University. Their laboratory studies expertise and currently have a project on birding experts funded by the National Science Foundation. They are trying to recruit … Continue reading
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Salt Works Field Trip Results
Hi Friends, Yesterday, Saturday, November 30th, nineteen birders checked out the Salt Works in Chula Vista, with perfect weather, and we found 63 bird species. Many thanks go out to our friend and FWS Ranger, Debbie Good, for arranging our … Continue reading
Wild Pigs Are Taking Over The U.S., Destroying Crops And Uprooting Levees
By Ari Phillips on November 27, 2013 at 3:41 pm While turkeys may grab all the headlines this time of year, wild pigs are devouring just about everything else. From Virginia to Texas, wild pigs — also referred to as … Continue reading
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The Year the Monarch Didn’t Appear
ON the first of November, when Mexicans celebrate a holiday called the Day of the Dead, some also celebrate the millions of monarch butterflies that, without fail, fly to the mountainous fir forests of central Mexico on that day. … Continue reading
Top 25 Wild Bird Photographs of the Week #54
Posted by Steve Boyes of National Geographic Expeditions in Explorers Journal on November 26, 2013 Bearded vultures or “Lammergeiers” are considered to be “Old World” vultures and are distributed in the high mountains of S Europe, the Caucasus, Africa, the … Continue reading
Trip Report for San Jacinto Wildlife Area, Nov 24, 2013
Birders, We were really blessed with great weather, snow on the mountain tops, and some pretty good birds. And good company, our birding pal from Vancouver and his wife, and another out-of-town couple we invited to join us for the … Continue reading
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Audubon Newsletter: Binocular Guide, Turkey Troubles, Book Giveaway
Wild Turkey (Photo by Andrew Zuckerman) Wild Turkey on the Rocks? The reintroduction of America’s beloved holiday fowl has been one of conservation’s greatest triumphs—but now some populations are plummeting. What’s going on? Read More→ Western Bluebirds eat vineyard insects. … Continue reading
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2014 Laredo Birding Festival
Dear Friends: We cordially invite you to attend our 2014 Laredo Birding Festival, scheduled for February 5-8. We have a terrific line-up of events and trips that feature the best of our birding hotspots and scenic South Texas ranches. Don’t miss … Continue reading