We recently visited San Luis Obispo and had the opportunity to do some birding. Our hotel was directly beside the bird-rich Laguna Lake, so we didn’t have to go far for birds. Moreover, for an auspicious start to our first morning, this gorgeous Red-tailed Hawk greeted us from the hotel parking lot!
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A Day of Small Surprises
Several small surprises awaited us at the Petaluma wetlands a couple weeks ago. Our day started typically, with various sparrows going about their morning feedings. Continue reading “A Day of Small Surprises”
PWA Monthly Bird Survey at Ellis Creek (9/19/19)
Thursday, September 19, was the bimonthly bird survey at Ellis Creek for the Petaluma Wetlands Alliance (PWA). The sun rising over the wetlands at 7 AM was a sight to behold! Continue reading “PWA Monthly Bird Survey at Ellis Creek (9/19/19)”
Petaluma Wetlands Alliance Monthly Bird Survey at Shollenberger Park (4/22/19)
Ahhh, spring at Shollenberger Park – what a wonderful time to be a bird survey team member for the Petaluma Wetlands Alliance (PWA). The team gathered early Monday morning for the bimonthly bird survey, and what a beautiful morning it was! Continue reading “Petaluma Wetlands Alliance Monthly Bird Survey at Shollenberger Park (4/22/19)”
Petaluma Wetlands Alliance Monthly Survey at Ellis Creek (1/18/19)
This past Friday was the bimonthly bird survey at Ellis Creek for the Petaluma Wetlands Alliance (PWA). Continue reading “Petaluma Wetlands Alliance Monthly Survey at Ellis Creek (1/18/19)”
Sonoma County Birding: New Year’s Day at Ellis Creek
January 1 is traditionally a big birding day, as many birders are eager to re-start their year lists. We spent an afternoon with some of our favorite county birders exploring one of our favorite county hotspots, Ellis Creek Water Recycling Facility in Petaluma, California.
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