Back in January, we received a “Thank you for your recording contributions” auto-generated email from The Macaulay Library. The email reported that we’d submitted 320 audio recordings during 2018. Continue reading “Our Guest Post for The Cornell Lab of Ornithology’s Macaulay Library”
Tag: Bird Blog
Petaluma Wetlands Alliance Monthly Bird Survey at Shollenberger Park (2/11/19)
Last Monday was the bimonthly bird survey at Shollenberger Park for the Petaluma Wetlands Alliance (PWA). We scored a break in the rain before the atmospheric river arrived and enjoyed a chilly but calm day of counting birds. Continue reading “Petaluma Wetlands Alliance Monthly Bird Survey at Shollenberger Park (2/11/19)”
The Heartwarming and Heartbreaking Story of Billy Gene and Billie Jean, Our Nesting Pair of Northern Rough-winged Swallows
While birding, we typically only get to see a snippet of a bird’s life. In the spring of 2018, however, we had the privilege of observing a pair of Northern Rough-winged Swallows for two months while they nested in our dryer vent. Our keen interest grew into emotional investment as we watched the course of their nesting cycle unfold. But as uplifting as this intimate view was for us, the story ultimately ended in heartbreak. Continue reading “The Heartwarming and Heartbreaking Story of Billy Gene and Billie Jean, Our Nesting Pair of Northern Rough-winged Swallows”
10 Things We Learned From Keeping An eBird Checklist 365 Days In A Row
As of today, we’ve completed an eBird checklist 404 days in a row. Continue reading “10 Things We Learned From Keeping An eBird Checklist 365 Days In A Row”
Sonoma County Birding: Bohemia Ecological Preserve
We regularly lead bird walks at Bohemia Ecological Preserve – a beautiful 1,000-acre property in Occidental, California owned by LandPaths. Back in March 2017, we participated in LandPaths’ volunteer docent training course for the Preserve, and absolutely fell in love with the place. Continue reading “Sonoma County Birding: Bohemia Ecological Preserve”
Sonoma County Birding: Bodega Bay
We enjoyed a Bodega Bay runaround this past Thursday. The weather was gorgeous and mild for January, with hardly any wind. Here are some of the many wonderful birds we saw. Continue reading “Sonoma County Birding: Bodega Bay”