In 2019, we uploaded 609 audio recordings to the amazing resource that is The Macaulay Library. We revisited our favorites to compile this Top 10 list, presented in chronological order. We hope you enjoy them! Continue reading “Our 10 Favorite Bird Audio Recordings From 2019”
Tag: Bird Vocalizations
PWA Monthly Bird Survey at Ellis Creek (1/14/20)
Tuesday, January 14, was the bimonthly bird survey at Ellis Creek for the Petaluma Wetlands Alliance (PWA). Shortly after 7 AM, the team was greeted by this incredible pink sunrise reflecting in the ponds. Continue reading “PWA Monthly Bird Survey at Ellis Creek (1/14/20)”
Streaky Sparrows of Northern California: Song, Savannah, Lincoln’s, and Fox Sparrow
Winter is a terrific season to practice sparrow identification skills. Let’s explore how to identify the four streaky-breasted sparrows found in Northern California: Song Sparrow, Savannah Sparrow, Lincoln’s Sparrow, and Fox Sparrow. ** Continue reading “Streaky Sparrows of Northern California: Song, Savannah, Lincoln’s, and Fox Sparrow”
2019 Christmas Bird Count #3: Eastern Alameda County (12/20/19)
A sparkling, sunny morning greeted us in Pleasanton for our friend Adam’s section of the 2019 Eastern Alameda County Christmas Bird Count. Our team set out along the creekside Arroyo del Valle Trail to tally which and how many birds were around. Continue reading “2019 Christmas Bird Count #3: Eastern Alameda County (12/20/19)”
2019 Christmas Bird Count #2: Cheep Thrills (12/19/19)
Last Thursday, we joined Rich Cimino and Janet Bodle of Yellowbilled Tours at Olompali for the 2019 North Marin Cheep Thrills Christmas Bird Count. Continue reading “2019 Christmas Bird Count #2: Cheep Thrills (12/19/19)”
Birding Trip Report: Donner Camp Picnic Ground
During our recent family visit in Reno, we popped over to Truckee for a day of birding at the Donner Camp Picnic Ground in the Tahoe National Forest. Continue reading “Birding Trip Report: Donner Camp Picnic Ground”