Woodpeckers are a delightful family of birds (Picidae) most often found clinging to tree trunks and branches while using their stiff tails to aid in hitching up and around the tree. They forage with long, stout bills by probing tree bark in search of wood-boring beetles, ants, caterpillars, spiders, and larvae. As omnivores, you’ll also see woodpeckers eating fruits, seeds, nuts, acorns, and catkins. Woodpeckers use their powerful bills to communicate by drumming on resonate surfaces and to excavate their nest cavities. Continue reading “Woodpeckers of the Bay Area”
Tag: Red-breasted Sapsucker
February Birds
Though the area rain levels were disappointingly low in February, the flipside was an abundance of spring-like birding days. With the relaxation of shelter-in-place restrictions and beautiful weather beckoning us, we made it out several times to enjoy Sonoma County’s bird life. Continue reading “February Birds”
Our 10 Favorite Bird Photos From 2019
As we’ve said before, we don’t fancy ourselves photographers – simply birders who like to take some photos. Here are 10 of our favorite photographs from 2019, presented in chronological order. In putting together this Top 10, we enjoyed reflecting back on the stories behind each one. All photos were taken using a Canon EOS Rebel T2i with a 55-250mm lens. Continue reading “Our 10 Favorite Bird Photos From 2019”
10 Things We Learned From Keeping An eBird Checklist 365 Days In A Row
As of today, we’ve completed an eBird checklist 404 days in a row. Continue reading “10 Things We Learned From Keeping An eBird Checklist 365 Days In A Row”
Our 15 Favorite Bird Audio Recordings From 2018
Check out our favorite recordings from 2019 here.
Have you ever gone birding with someone who can identify just about every bird sound in the field? We certainly have! Continue reading “Our 15 Favorite Bird Audio Recordings From 2018”
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)”