Steller’s Jays are a familiar sight here in the redwoods of Northern California. These blue-and-black crested corvids are hard to miss. They seem to wreak havoc wherever they go, bouncing between trees in small groups and loudly dominating the feeders at your deck. Continue reading “Steller’s Jay Said What?!”
Tag: Sonoma County
Bird Quiz #1: Silhouettes of Adult vs. Juvenile Red-tailed Hawks
We recently thought back on our first raptor hike – a free LandPaths event led by raptor expert “Duck Dave” Barry. Continue reading “Bird Quiz #1: Silhouettes of Adult vs. Juvenile Red-tailed Hawks”
SLOW DOWN: Poorwill Crossing!
The Common Poorwill (Phalaenoptilus nuttallii) is a mysterious little bird often confused with a rock, sometimes to its detriment. Continue reading “SLOW DOWN: Poorwill Crossing!”