Sunday, March 29, 2020

Black-necked Stilt Shenanigans ☼ Sacramento National Wildlife Refuge

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Did that Black-necked Stilt just do a somersault to prevent a collision???



(I love how the Killdeer watches on like "Uh-uh. I don't want any part of your shenanigans!")

Lots of crazy stuff going on out there in the birding world...

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Wednesday, March 25, 2020

Great Horned Owl Habitat ☼ Colusa National Wildlife Refuge ☼ Northern California Birding

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Here are the photos showing just how close to the trail this Great Horned Owl's tree hollow is...
northern california owl sighting

where do great horned owls sleep
You'd never know an owl was hiding inside!
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Sweet dreams, my wise friend...
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Colusa National Wildlife Refuge

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Sunday, March 22, 2020

Birding Diversity ~ Northern California Birdwatching

Sacramento National Wildlife Refuge
Male House Sparrow


I love the variety of birds you can find at the Sacramento National Wildlife Refuge!

Sacramento National Wildlife Refuge
Male Ring-necked Duck


Sacramento National Wildlife Refuge
Male Ring-necked Pheasant


Sacramento National Wildlife Refuge
Red-tailed Hawk



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Saturday, March 21, 2020

Common Goldeneye Courtship Display ☼ Battle Creek Wildlife Area

A group of dapper Common Goldeneye ducks attempt to attract a mate worthy of their fabulous dancing skills...



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Wednesday, March 18, 2020

Self-care ☼ Great Horned Owl Edition

Ever seen a Great Horned Owl clean its feet?
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Yeah, me neither. 😏
owls in northern california birding birdwatching
Colusa National Wildlife Refuge

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Monday, March 16, 2020

California Thrasher ~ Battle Creek Wildlife Area ~ Northern California Birding


I'm always thrilled when I get to add a new bird to my lifelist. And, after spotting our very first California Thrasher at the Battle Creek Wildlife Area, I can happily announce that number 199 is in the books!

Hopefully, I won't have to wait too long to finally get to 200!


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Sunday, March 15, 2020

Never let the twigs get you down!

Sacramento National Wildlife Refuge auto tour
As you can see, I've been having a lot of twigs showing up in my photos, trying to block the birds!

Sacramento National Wildlife Refuge auto tour
But that's okay. I can still work around nature to get the shot I want!
Sacramento National Wildlife Refuge auto tour

Sacramento National Wildlife Refuge auto tour

Sacramento National Wildlife Refuge auto tour
Photos taken at the
Sacramento National Wildlife Refuge auto tour

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Saturday, March 14, 2020

March Birding ☼ Battle Creek Wildlife Area ☼ Northern California Birding

Check out the many birding opportunities at the Battle Creek Wildlife Area in the month of March!



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Wednesday, March 11, 2020

Great Horned Owl in a Tree ☼ Colusa National Wildlife Refuge

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Remember that gorgeous Great Horned Owl from the Colusa National Wildlife Refuge that I shared last week? (Read that post here.)
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Wanna know how he got into this snug little tree hollow?
owls in northern california tree hollow
Very carefully!
owls in a northern california tree hollow
It took some shimmying and careful maneuvering, but he finally got the job done!
owls in a northern california tree hollow
Look at those amazing wing feathers!
Great Horned Owl Habitat Colusa National Wildlife Refuge
There. All comfy and cozy.
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Next week I'll be posting photos of just how close this owl was to us on the walking trail...

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