Yesterday while walking along the creek at Rancho Mark West, we spied our favorite, egg-shaped hermit of a bird popping in and out of crevices near the rushing water. He bopped his way downstream – appearing, disappearing, appearing, disappearing. We followed at a distance and smiled each time he hopped into view and bobbed his body up and down. Continue reading “Pint-sized Pacific Wren Packs a Powerful Punch!”
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Petaluma Wetlands Alliance Monthly Bird Survey at Ellis Creek (3/18/19)
This past Monday was the bimonthly bird survey at Ellis Creek for the Petaluma Wetlands Alliance (PWA). Continue reading “Petaluma Wetlands Alliance Monthly Bird Survey at Ellis Creek (3/18/19)”
Sonoma County Birding: Foothill Regional Park
Last week, we ventured out to Riverfront Regional Park only to find it still closed from the recent flooding. Our next stop, Shiloh Ranch Regional Park, was also closed due to recent storm activity. Taking this as a good prompt to explore somewhere new, we visited Foothill Regional Park in Windsor, California – a 200+ acre park featuring rolling oak woodlands and three ponds. Continue reading “Sonoma County Birding: Foothill Regional Park”
20 Birds of the Redwood Forest & Russian River (Winter Edition)
Interested in which birds are around during Spring and Summer? Check out the Spring Edition of 25 Birds of Our Patch – The Redwood Forest & Russian River here!
We live in a beautiful forested area dominated by Coast Redwoods and Douglas-firs near the Russian River in Northern California. We bird our home patch daily, walking through our neighborhood to a fire road that winds through dense conifer forest. With winter soon drawing to a close, we wanted to share some of the species we’re fortunate to encounter on a normal day. Continue reading “20 Birds of the Redwood Forest & Russian River (Winter Edition)”
Count Gary, the Fancy Pigeon of Occidental’s Union Hotel
In the quaint town of Occidental, an avian curiosity presides atop a historic restaurant. Continue reading “Count Gary, the Fancy Pigeon of Occidental’s Union Hotel”
Sonoma County Birding: Bodega Bay & Doran Regional Park
With another atmospheric river on the horizon, we headed out Saturday for a Bodega Bay runaround. Continue reading “Sonoma County Birding: Bodega Bay & Doran Regional Park”