Ruby-crowned Kinglet with black feet yellow legs perched on skinny branch with sky and ground in background

Our 10 Favorite Bird Photos From 2020

Photographing birds has never been our top priority when out birding, but we do appreciate how photographs can help enhance a memory. We’re always amazed how looking at a photo can elicit a vivid recollection of details about the observation or even the whole birding excursion itself.
 
Here are 10 of our favorite photographs from 2020, presented in chronological order. All photos were taken using a Canon EOS Rebel T2i with a 55-250mm lens. Continue reading “Our 10 Favorite Bird Photos From 2020”

Emperor Goose adult perched atop rocky shoreline with gulls and ocean waves at Bodega Head, Bodega Bay California

Birders Flock to Gander at Emperor Goose

Local birder Scott Carey’s report of an adult Emperor Goose at Bodega Head caused a great stir yesterday! Eager for a dose of the outdoors during this pandemic, we ventured out to the Head. However, when we discovered a group of excited birders upon arrival, we opted to keep our social distance. Though it was tempting to say hello to our friends, we decided to return later in the day in hopes of observing the goose among less people. Continue reading “Birders Flock to Gander at Emperor Goose”