Monthly Archives: September 2012
BOTW: Andean Cock-of-the-rock
Happy “birdie thirty” to one of the best brother-in-laws in the world! Happy birthday, Eric! As you enter your third decade on this earth, we thought nothing more appropriate than celebrating an AMAZING PERSON with this SPECTACULAR BIRD! We know … Continue reading
Beak of the Week: Lincoln’s Sparrow
We are all familiar with the “brown birds.” You know, the seemingly boring ones that may appear slightly different from one another, but are all classified simply as: Sparrows. Well, as lovers of color and art, we completely understand the … Continue reading
Beak of the Week: Mountain Chickadee
As all birders know, talking birds is easy! However, in a city like Los Angeles, where working in the wild bird feeding industry isn’t exactly common, people become excited and interested when introduced to our world. On a weekly basis, … Continue reading
Beak of the Week: Ruby-throated Hummingbird
If you live in the eastern half of the United States and southern Canada, learning to identify hummingbirds is easy! Only one kind (with very rare exceptions) can be found in this range: the Ruby-throated Hummingbird. Ruby-throated Hummingbird, Archilochus colubris (www.istockphoto.com) … Continue reading