In our previous post, ID Study: Ruby-crowned Kinglet vs. Hutton’s Vireo, we discussed the identification challenge of these two superficially similar species. We reviewed several field marks to look for to help with the ID.
Now, onto the fun part! Let’s put what we learned into practice with our Bird Quiz #2: Ruby-crowned Kinglet vs. Hutton’s Vireo! Continue reading “Bird Quiz #2: Ruby-crowned Kinglet vs. Hutton’s Vireo”
Tag: Northern California
2018 Christmas Bird Count #3: Cheep Thrills (12/20/18)
Last Thursday, we joined Rich Cimino and Janet Bodle of Yellowbilled Tours at Olompali State Historic Park for the 2018 Cheep Thrills Christmas Bird Count.
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A Pictorial Study of Dark-eyed Junco Tail Feathers
This morning, we had a couple of hours to kill while waiting for an oil change at our local auto shop in Monte Rio, California. Naturally, we wandered around and birded at nearby Dutch Bill Creek. Continue reading “A Pictorial Study of Dark-eyed Junco Tail Feathers”
2018 Christmas Bird Count #2: Santa Rosa (12/16/18)
It’s simple, really. If it’s Christmas Bird Count day, you go count the birds – even if a storm is brewing. Continue reading “2018 Christmas Bird Count #2: Santa Rosa (12/16/18)”
2018 Christmas Bird Count #1: Eastern Alameda County (12/14/18)
Last Friday we headed to Pleasanton to participate in our friend Adam’s section of the 2018 Eastern Alameda County Christmas Bird Count. We met Adam and our friend LaReina at a business park along Koll Center Parkway and set out along the creekside Arroyo del Valle Trail. Continue reading “2018 Christmas Bird Count #1: Eastern Alameda County (12/14/18)”
Petaluma Wetlands Alliance Monthly Survey at Shollenberger Park (12/11/18)
This past Tuesday was the monthly bird survey at Shollenberger Park for the Petaluma Wetlands Alliance (PWA). Continue reading “Petaluma Wetlands Alliance Monthly Survey at Shollenberger Park (12/11/18)”