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)”
Tag: Sonoma County
An Afternoon Walk
Here are a few of the wonderful birds we saw and heard yesterday afternoon during a leisurely walk.
Two Black-throated Gray Warblers greeted us from a grove of Valley Oaks – an auspicious start! Continue reading “An Afternoon Walk”
The Not-Red Red Knot Juvenile
Two weeks ago in Bodega Bay, we observed a Red Knot in its pristine, gray juvenile plumage. The Red Knot is a member of the Calidris genus of the sandpiper family (Scolopacidae). Continue reading “The Not-Red Red Knot Juvenile”
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)”
Sonoma County Birding: Willow Creek Road
Willow Creek Road begins in Jenner, directly beside the Russian House #1 restaurant along Highway 1 (click here for a Google Map). Driving in, the road parallels the Russian River before winding through the hills to follow the riparian area of Willow Creek. We stopped by this week to check out the birds. Continue reading “Sonoma County Birding: Willow Creek Road”