A Day at Sepulveda Basin Wildlife Reserve (Los Angeles County)

Last month, we found ourselves in Los Angeles County with a day to spare for birding. Why were we in LA County, you might ask? Continue reading “A Day at Sepulveda Basin Wildlife Reserve (Los Angeles County)”

Grasshopper Sparrow perched on skinny stalk with grass in background

Sonoma County Birding: Crane Creek Regional Park

First off, some news — we’ve obtained a permit to give group walks at the Laguna de Santa Rosa Trail. There are 2 spots left on our inaugural walk on Tuesday, April 26, 2022. For details, visit this Facebook Event page. To register, email us at ImBirdingRightNow@gmail.com.
 
Now, onto the birds! Earlier this week, we had a hankering to walk among some large oaks. Where did we end up? Crane Creek Regional Park! The rolling green hills, blue sky, puffy white clouds, and massive gnarled oaks made for an idyllic afternoon. Continue reading “Sonoma County Birding: Crane Creek Regional Park”

Juvenile and Fledgling Birds

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”

Snowy Egret standing in pond eating at Ellis Creek Water Recycling Facility in Petaluma, California

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)”

Song Sparrow perched in spring flowers at Ellis Creek, Petaluma, California

Petaluma Wetlands Alliance Monthly Bird Survey at Ellis Creek (5/24/19)

Friday, May 24, was the bimonthly bird survey at Ellis Creek for the Petaluma Wetlands Alliance (PWA). A cloudy but pleasant morning greeted us at 7 AM. Vibrant greenery from recent rains made for a beautiful walk around the park. Continue reading “Petaluma Wetlands Alliance Monthly Bird Survey at Ellis Creek (5/24/19)”