Seventeen birders enjoyed a beautiful sunny day looking at birds and dodging bikers. We had outstanding views of two male Eurasian Wigeons in full sun. Also were treated to California Gnatcatchers, Little Blue Heron, and an Osprey and Brown Pelican … Continue reading →
Posted by Steve Boyes of National Geographic Expeditions on January 7, 2014 “Strawberries with cream” Red avadavats, red munias or strawberry finches as they are known across their wide distribution across the open fields and grasslands of tropical Asia, showing their amazing breeding … Continue reading →
Elizabeth Weise, USATODAY5:30 p.m. EST January 6, 2014 Freezing temperatures are causing some bird species to fly farther south for the winter. Look for surprising species at a bird feeder near you. This week’s intense cold could result in … Continue reading →
Birders, Thank you for your help today with not only finding the birds but with aiding new and visiting birders. Our final number increased when I redid the list, forgot the corvids completely and the bushtits!!! The Canvasback was a … Continue reading →
Birders Squawk About Increased Use of Apps to Lure Birds Into View By Sarah Portlock Updated Jan. 3, 2014 5:18 p.m. ET American Birding Association president Jeffrey Gordon, right, with John Barr, played birdsong on a smartphone. Bill Schmoker As … Continue reading →
By Bill Pranty, on September 7, 2013 The News Photo by © Billtacular via flickr During August of 2013, the California Bird Records Committee (CBRC) ratified the Nutmeg Mannikin (Lonchura punctulata) as an established exotic in California. That action, recently reported … Continue reading →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →