Here’s Part 3 of our Big Island Birding series — we saved the best for last! In this post, we’ll explore the remainder of the birds we enjoyed in Hawai‘i over New Year’s 2023, including several endemics and other fun encounters. Continue reading “Big Island Birding Part 3 – Hawaiian Endemics & Other Fun Stuff”
Sonoma County Birding: Gualala Point
Back in October, we camped a night at Gualala Point Regional Park, and enjoyed sharing the great outdoors with a host of birds, bugs, butterflies, and critters. Continue reading “Sonoma County Birding: Gualala Point”
A Day at Sepulveda Basin Wildlife Reserve (Los Angeles County)
Last month, we found ourselves in Los Angeles County with a day to spare for birding. Why were we in LA County, you might ask? Continue reading “A Day at Sepulveda Basin Wildlife Reserve (Los Angeles County)”
Youngsters on the Deck
Each summer around our house, we enjoy watching youngsters take a first crack at learning how to bird — how to be a bird, that is! There’s typically a phase where a juvenile bird pecks and pokes at everything in its reach — “Is this food? No… OK, is this food? No… What about this, is this food? No…” Continue reading “Youngsters on the Deck”
A Four-Wren Day in Morro Bay
We recently stopped in Morro Bay (San Luis Obispo County) for a day and enjoyed the birds and critters. Let’s set the scene… As we strolled the Embarcadero, barking California sea lions and squawking Western Gulls competed for “Most Enthusiastic Welcoming Committee,” while sea otters lounged lazily in the distance. Continue reading “A Four-Wren Day in Morro Bay”
Big Island Birding Part 2 – Familiar Favorites
In this Part 2 post, we’ll explore some Big Island birds we recognized from the mainland. Continue reading “Big Island Birding Part 2 – Familiar Favorites”