Tuesday, February 18, was the bimonthly bird survey at Shollenberger Park for the Petaluma Wetlands Alliance (PWA). The team was greeted by this lovely sunrise symphony, as performed by The Red-winged Blackbird Orchestra. Continue reading “PWA Monthly Bird Survey at Shollenberger (2/18/20)”
Tag: Marsh Wren
PWA Monthly Bird Survey at Shollenberger Park (10/21/19)
The sunrise greeted us with the promise of a wonderful day at Shollenberger Park for October’s Petaluma Wetlands Alliance (PWA) survey. Continue reading “PWA Monthly Bird Survey at Shollenberger Park (10/21/19)”
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”
Petaluma Wetlands Alliance Monthly Bird Survey at Shollenberger Park (8/20/19)
Tuesday, August 20, was the bimonthly bird survey at Shollenberger Park for the Petaluma Wetlands Alliance (PWA). The team set out at 7 AM into a cool and cloudy morning. Continue reading “Petaluma Wetlands Alliance Monthly Bird Survey at Shollenberger Park (8/20/19)”
New Kids on the Block – Juvenile Vocalizations
We’re firmly planted in the summer-birding-is-underrated camp. Not only does summer birding afford us the pleasure of watching young birds go from nestlings to fledglings to awkward little mini-mes, but it also allows us to investigate and document all those weird and confusing sounds. Continue reading “New Kids on the Block – Juvenile Vocalizations”
Petaluma Wetlands Alliance Monthly Bird Survey at Ellis Creek (7/23/19)
Tuesday, July 23, was the bimonthly bird survey at Ellis Creek for the Petaluma Wetlands Alliance (PWA). The fog was burning off just in time as we set out at 7 AM. Continue reading “Petaluma Wetlands Alliance Monthly Bird Survey at Ellis Creek (7/23/19)”