Last Friday during a break in the much-welcomed week of rains, we enjoyed a gorgeous day in Bodega Bay.
At Campbell Cove, we discovered several species appeared to be attracted to a particular coyote brush root. As we observed for a bit, it became obvious why — a constant stream of tiny, long-winged insects emanated from the root — a bountiful bug buffet for the birds!
Watch below as an Audubon’s Yellow-rumped Warbler and a Fox Sparrow vie for a spot at the table. Continue reading “Bodega Bay and a Bug Buffet”
Tag: Eared Grebe
An Afternoon in Bodega Bay
In the recent months of the pandemic, we’ve mainly stayed close to home to do our part to curb holiday spread and then because of the regional stay-at-home order during December and January (now recently lifted). This has meant foregoing our normally frequent visits to the bird-haven that is Bodega Bay.
Yesterday, at long last, we headed to the harbor for the first time in four months. A lovely winter day greeted us – sunny and mild, with barely any wind. Continue reading “An Afternoon in Bodega Bay”
A Short-eared Owl Encounter
Yesterday, we enjoyed a late afternoon birding session at Bodega Bay. The usual bevy of harbor birds was around, including several small rafts of Eared Grebes. Continue reading “A Short-eared Owl Encounter”
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”