Category Archives: CA birds

A Verdin Nest

Posted on March 4, 2017 by Richard

Recently, I mentioned our new-found interest in nesting birds. Yesterday, we were watching Verdins bounce from limb to limb singing away when I saw one scoot into a cactus and disappear. Another nest? Here’s the bunch of twigs we saw. … Continue reading →

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Anza-Borrego Birds

Posted on March 3, 2017 by Richard

Anza-Borrego Desert State Park is the largest state park in California and after lots of recent rain, about to pop with wildflowers. Here are some of the early blooms as photographed by Sally. The sunrises and sunsets here are spectacular. … Continue reading →

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Birds of Sequoia NP

Posted on July 3, 2016 by Richard

I had several target birds on my list before we left for Sequoia National Park and While I didn’t do much serious birding, got all three on dog walks around the campground. The most obvious were Stellar’s Jays, a raucous … Continue reading →

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Camping With Dane

Posted on July 2, 2016 by Richard

Monday morning, Dane and I and our faithful Vizsla Penny launched for the long trip to Sequoia National Park. Several months ago I went online to look for possibilities for campsites and wanted the mountains because I feared the temperatures … Continue reading →

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Some Western Birds

Posted on June 27, 2016 by Richard

In addition to life birds, I have seen quite a variety of species as I’ve travelled. Many are those we see in the East as well such as this pretty tree sparrow from Wyoming.  Likewise, this wind-blown Northern Flicker is … Continue reading →

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Anniversary Birds

Posted on June 26, 2016 by Richard

Friday would have been our 54th anniversary so while it was a bittersweet day, I decided to start it off with some birding at San Eligo Lagoon, one of my favorite spots in the area. Penny and I hopped into … Continue reading →

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Black and White

Posted on November 27, 2015 by Richard

Here are two final birds from our California trip: a Black Phoebe and a Snowy Egret. I was surprised at how prevalent Black Phoebes were: in other areas like Texas they are around but I don’t think I’ve ever seen more than … Continue reading →

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Beach Birds

Posted on November 26, 2015 by Richard

We took a short outing to the Del Mar beach during our last day in California. It’s so cool to have a beautiful beach ten minutes or so away and free access and parking — and no crowds on a … Continue reading →

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Ducks on Parade

Posted on November 25, 2015 by Richard

About a mile from Robb and Mary’s home in Del Mar is a neat birding spot called the Los Penasquitos Marsh Preserve. I walked down there several mornings and crossed busy Carmel Valley Drive to check out the ducks and other … Continue reading →

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Allen’s Hummingbird

Posted on November 24, 2015 by Richard

Yesterday morning, I took a walk over to Torrey Pines Reserve Extension, a desert canyon area just a half mile from the house which is accessible only through residential neighborhoods. It’s a unique gem with a nice system of hiking … Continue reading →

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