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This storm brought a new yard bird into our platform bird feeder. It was the Dark-eyed Junco, the Oregon subspecies. It is common in Paradise, but the elevation and the habitat are typical for the Oregon Junco in Paradise, not down here on the edge of the desert. We also had a Gila Woodpecker coming [...] “Which thistle bird feeder is right for me?” is a question I get quite often at the birding festivals. First I have to ask if you are feeding thistle now. If you are and are looking for a new thistle feeder I would like to know why. If you are not feeding thistle [...] This little guy will not only display for a female hummingbird, but will show off for humans frequently. He will let you know that you are about to be treated to this display [...] I looked out the window this past week to see a Pinion Jay at our stainless steel sunflower bird feeder. I did a double take. We have had them in our yard before, but [...] But this morning we had one American Goldfinch stop in for a bite to eat and a quick bath in the bird bath. This species is uncommon for our area. A few are seen in the area each [...] Did you ever wonder why there are no dead penguins on the ice in Antarctica – where do they go? A young male White-crowned Sparrow learns the basics of the song it will sing as an adult during the first few months of its life. The song is developed from not only listening to it’s father, but he will [...] Tom has reminded me that the Rufous has the longest migratory journeys of any bird in the world, as measured by body size. At just over 3 inches long, its roughly 3,900-mile movement (one-way) from Alaska to Mexico is equivalent [...] |
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