American Coot: The Craziest Feet in the Pond
The American Coot is a bird that’s all business on the top and party on the bottom. It’s a water-loving bird you can find in …
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Killdeer: Its Call Will Remind You Of Star Wars
Killdeer are common across Western North America. Also, once identified, they are hard to forget. They frequent shorelines, ponds, lakes, and even grassland. AND, the …
Active Birding Makes for an Outstanding March Species List
Why did I start more active birding? In this past March, I wanted to hone in my senses and make begin active birding. In my …
Western Bluebird: One Ounce Bird That Will Steal Your Heart
I’ve primarily watched the Mountain Bluebird in the past, but recently I’ve had the opportunity to watch the Western Bluebird. One I began looking at …
Nuttall’s Woodpecker: Surprisingly Flexible To Get Food
Spotted on a Lazy Morning One morning, I wandered out for breakfast and saw a Nuttall’s Woodpecker (Picoides nuttalli) on a nearby oak. Quickly forgetting …
Beautiful Backyard Birds: A February in California Species List
A Note on Backyard Birds Hey y’all! I decided to keep up the species list this month due to how much Karma and I worked …