Thursday, June 20, was the bimonthly bird survey at Shollenberger Park for the Petaluma Wetlands Alliance (PWA). Cloud coverage and distant fog greeted us, making for a beautifully moody setting. Continue reading “Petaluma Wetlands Alliance Monthly Bird Survey at Shollenberger Park (6/20/19)”
Author: Miles & Teresa Tuffli
A Dining Common Raven and Some Bothersome Red-winged Blackbirds
During a recent runaround in Bodega Bay, we enjoyed a front-row seat to the drama of two Red-winged Blackbirds mobbing a Common Raven. Continue reading “A Dining Common Raven and Some Bothersome Red-winged Blackbirds”
Petaluma Wetlands Alliance Monthly Bird Survey at Ellis Creek (5/24/19)
Friday, May 24, was the bimonthly bird survey at Ellis Creek for the Petaluma Wetlands Alliance (PWA). A cloudy but pleasant morning greeted us at 7 AM. Vibrant greenery from recent rains made for a beautiful walk around the park. Continue reading “Petaluma Wetlands Alliance Monthly Bird Survey at Ellis Creek (5/24/19)”
Answers to Bird Quiz #3: Loafing Shorebirds
Okay, time for the answers!
If you haven’t taken our loafing shorebirds quiz, check it out here first – Bird Quiz #3: Loafing Shorebirds. Continue reading “Answers to Bird Quiz #3: Loafing Shorebirds”
Bird Quiz #3: Loafing Shorebirds
Earlier this May at Doran Regional Park, we enjoyed a variety of shorebirds in various stages of transition to breeding plumage. We watched them for over an hour as they foraged, rested, flushed from dogs, preened, scratched their faces, relocated, and loafed some more.
It was fun and challenging to pick apart the various species as they idled about, particularly when their bills were tucked away. So, we put together this quiz of mystery loafers! Continue reading “Bird Quiz #3: Loafing Shorebirds”
Birding By Ear Lesson #1: Spring Songs of Song Sparrow, Bewick’s Wren, and Savannah Sparrow
Tune those ears up – it’s time for the first Birding By Ear lesson! We’ll listen to three common bird songs heard throughout Sonoma County in spring and discuss song identification. Continue reading “Birding By Ear Lesson #1: Spring Songs of Song Sparrow, Bewick’s Wren, and Savannah Sparrow”