Category Archives: Pacific Bird™
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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Beak of the Week: Clark’s Grebe
Western Grebe again? Not so much! One of the most fascinating and, at times, frustrating elements of birding is the ability to distinguish very subtle features that may determine one species from another. Can you identify the key differences between … Continue reading
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Labels: #beakoftheweek, #clark's grebe, #PacificBird
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Beak of the Week: Western Grebe
Since Western Grebes are known to winter off the Pacific Coast, it wasn’t surprising to find this one (and many of his friends) at Lake Cachuma, which is located near Santa Barbara, California. Though I am guilty of being a lover … Continue reading
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Beak of the Week: Snowy Owl
Happy New Year, Everyone! As tradition has it, now is the time to make some resolutions. And, at year’s end, when Danielle and I began to discuss our gratitude for lessons learned and appreciation for all things good, we decided … Continue reading
Categories: Beak of the Week, Uncategorized
Labels: #beakoftheweek, #PacificBird, #snowyowl
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Beak of the Week: Dark-eyed Junco
There are so many reasons why I love feeding birds! And, while it is always exciting to see a new face stop by for a meal, it is equally refreshing to see familiar guests return for some feed, too! … Continue reading
Categories: Backyard Birding, Beak of the Week, Uncategorized
Labels: #beakoftheweek, Birding, Birds, Dark-eyed Junco
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Beak of the Week: European Turtle Dove
“…My true love sent to me…Two turtle doves…And a partridge in a pear tree.” Seasons Greetings! I hope everyone is having a happy and healthy holiday season. In the spirit of this festive time of year, I have chosen … Continue reading
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Labels: #beakofthe, #PacificBird, #TurtleDove
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Gifts For The Little Chickadees
24. POLLY PAJAMAS I’m a bit partial to holiday pajama sets. Let me explain… Every holiday season, for as long as I can remember, my grandma Pola would make Michelle and I, and every one of our cousins (and … Continue reading
Categories: A Little Something Extra!, Uncategorized
Labels: #birdopoly, #birdygifts, #littlechickadee, #PacificBird
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The Backyard Birder
19. A FEEDING FRENZY If you know somebody who treasures their backyard birds, then you know just how much joy they derive from nurturing them. Wild bird feeding supplies make excellent gifts year-round, but during the holidays, when birds require … Continue reading
Categories: A Little Something Extra!, Backyard Birding, Uncategorized
Labels: #backyardbirder, #bird, #birdygifts, #PacificBird
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Beak of the Week: Osprey
In the birding world, there are those who are obsessed with shorebirds, those who are passionate about colorful songbirds, and then, there are those, whom we endearingly call, “raptor people.” These individuals are absolutely wild about birds of prey—and with … Continue reading
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Labels: #beakoftheweek, #bird, #Osprey, #PacificBird
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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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