Author Archives: Danielle
Beak of the Week: Black-headed Grosbeak
What a pleasant Earth Day surprise! Just yesterday, I saw a Black-headed Grosbeak at my feeder for the first time ever. Thanks for the visit, pretty bird! My family and I had just finished up our usual Sunday brunch and … Continue reading
Categories: Backyard Birding, Beak of the Week, Pacific Bird™, Uncategorized
Labels: #beakoftheweek, #black-headed grosbeak, #earth day, #PacificBird
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Beak of the Week: House Sparrow
In honor of World Sparrow Day 2012, we bring you the House Sparrow! A male House Sparrow enjoying a wiggly snack! Common Name: House Sparrow Latin Name: Passer domesticus Range: Found year-round throughout the Southeast and southern Midwest regions of the United … Continue reading
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Costa Concordia Poses Risk to Birds
Just last week, I boarded a plane and headed to Atlanta for a quick business trip. I parked myself in seat 22A, peered out the window and searched for birds until takeoff. No kidding – sometimes I spot treasures on … Continue reading
Categories: A Little Something Extra!, Birding Adventures, Italy, Uncategorized
Labels: #Costa Concordia, #environment, #Giglio, #Pacific Bird, #Shorebirds, Birds
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Flamingoes Over Tuscany
It was December 2010. I was enjoying a short visit with some close friends in Italy. One of my all-time favorite birders, Davide, insisted that we drive up to a reserve in the southwest corner of Tuscany, near the province … Continue reading
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A Birder’s Delight
STILL UNSURE ABOUT WHAT TO GET THE BIRDER IN YOUR LIFE FOR THE HOLIDAYS? TAKE A LOOK AT THESE IDEAS… 13. FIELD GUIDE FRENZY Field guides are always a safe bet for the bird lover in your life. Consider getting the well-equipped … Continue reading
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Labels: #birder'sdelight, #birdygifts, #PacificBird, Birds
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Stocking Stuffers
STOCKING STUFFERS BIRD LOVERS WILL ADORE… 6. BIRDY BOOKS Avid readers would love a reflective book on the joys of birding. Bird books and novels, like The Big Year by Mark Obmascik, Life List by Olivia Gentile, or The … Continue reading
Categories: A Little Something Extra!, Uncategorized
Labels: #birdystockingstuffers, #PacificBird, #stockingstuffers, Birds
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30 Birdy Holiday Gift Ideas
Selecting special holiday gifts for friends and family members is (almost) always a delightful experience. For me, this proves to be doubly true when choosing gifts for the bird lovers in my life. Why? Because I know exactly what will tickle … Continue reading
Categories: A Little Something Extra!, Uncategorized
Labels: #backyardbirder, #bird, #giftsforbirders, #holidays, #itunes, #owlsclub, #PacificBird, #restorationhardware, #threehoots, Birder
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Hello, Mr. Wood Stork.
Now, usually when I refer to a “birdie weekend” it suggests a Saturday and Sunday of solid birding. However, this weekend, the term took on an entirely new meaning. You see, Michelle and I spent this past weekend in the … Continue reading
Categories: Birding Adventures, Pacific Bird™
Labels: #Birding #Florida #Everglades #Corkscrew, #swamp #birder #WoodStork, #WBFI
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Go Wild For Halloween!
Halloween has long been one of my favorite holidays. I’m sure it is mostly because I have always had an insatiable sweet tooth (Put it this way: I’m lucky my hubby is a dentist!). On this day (feel free to replace … Continue reading
Categories: Backyard Birding, Birding Basics, Pacific Bird™
Labels: Backyard Birder, Bird Feeding, Bird Inspired Pumpkin Carving, Bird Watching, Birding, Halloween, Pumpkin, Pumpkin Carving, Pumpkin Seeds, Scarlet Macaw
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