On a beautiful sunny, breezy day in the mountains, 13 birders identified 48 species, highlighted by Purple Finch, Lazuli Bunting and Brown Creeper. Here’s the list: Wild Turkey Turkey Vulture Red-shouldered Hawk Red-tailed Hawk Band-tailed Pigeon Mourning Dove Anna’s Hummingbird … Continue reading →
Hi Everyone, On Saturday morning , June 7, ten birders walked around Wm Heise County Park and later met up for a picnic lunch at Santa Ysabel Mission. The weather was perfect with a cool breeze present most of the … Continue reading →
One of two baby brown pelican chicks found on Isla San Luis in Mexico during a 2014 UC Davis survey. By Becky Oskin, Senior WriterJune 6, 2014 8:26 AM An endangered species success story is suffering this year, perhaps … Continue reading →
By Katie Valentine on June 6, 2014 at 9:00 am CREDIT: Shutterstock Ongoing drought in California is threatening to dry up crops and has led to hikes in food prices, but it’s also having a major impact on key parts … Continue reading →
June 2014 Learn to Bird by Ear With New “Bird Song Hero” Learning bird songs is a key birding skill, and it’s one of the most frequently requested features our website visitors ask for. So our All About Bird Biology team … Continue reading →
Six doughty Palomar Audubon Society members rambled through Sweetwater River Reserve this morning on a not-too-hot day. Our accomplishment: 42 species of birds. Here are the details: California Quail Green Heron Sharp-shinned Hawk 1 Red-shouldered Hawk Red-tailed Hawk gull sp. … Continue reading →
Posted by Steve Boyes of National Geographic Expeditions in Explorers Journal on May 31, 2014 Nilgiri Flycatchers are a sought-after sighting in the higher altitude shola forests in the W Ghats and the Nilgiris (India). (Vidjit Vijaysanker) Sword-billed hummingbirds are the sole member of the genus Ensifera … Continue reading →
Today was a pleasant reprieve from the hot, hot days of a week or too ago. Short sleeves were a little cool, a sweater was too hot, and long sleeves were just right. Eighteen intrepid birders circled Lindo Lake. This included … Continue reading →
We have been fascinated by our pair of nesting Western Bluebirds in our backyard. They have started a second clutch before the first clutch fledged. I still do not know if it’s common or not, but that sure is what has happened. … Continue reading →
Take bird watching to the next level with the “Shazam” of birding apps. Jessica Pineda The new bird-watching app BirdGenie is regional. You’ll need to download either BirdGenie – West (green) or BirdGenie – East (blue) … Continue reading →