Day: December 20, 2019
SA Rare Bird News Report – 16 December 2019 – Google Groups
In the News this month: December 2019
Happy Christmas! – Kaizen Bonsai Blog
Notes from the Dome: shallow gas well tax break extended; annual bird count is on | Edmonton Journal
Wire Pass 2019
Originally posted on ultimatecampsite:
Pam and I have been busy this Spring with house related issues which made this road trip a much-needed break. Earlier in the year we had planned two separate trips with four other folks, but ended up combining the trips into one, making it more enjoyable. We headed out of town with our new travel partners, Clark and Jill, and their… Continue reading Wire Pass 2019
Chaco Canyon 2019
Originally posted on ultimatecampsite:
We arrived at Navajo National Monument and went into the visitor center to see if there was a tour the next day down to the Betatakin cliff dwelling ruins. There was not one planned, but the Ranger called the guide and he agreed to do one the next day for us – awesome. More folks joined in after us too. We… Continue reading Chaco Canyon 2019
Red Rock Canyon NV
Originally posted on BlueRavenBirders:
I got up super early (5:30 a.m.) and drove out to Red Rock Canyon National Park. First I drove up Calico Basin Road to look for birds and in some ways this was the best of the day with Gambel’s quails, mourning doves, house sparrows and cottontail bunnies at the Red Spring Picnic area. There was a big sign saying the… Continue reading Red Rock Canyon NV
Review: Enigma of the Owl
Originally posted on BlueRavenBirders:
PG 46: Burrowing Owl drives an American Badger away from its nesting burrow. The Enigma of the Owl: An illustrated natural history By Mike Unwin and David Tipling Hardcover: 288 pages Publisher: Yale University Press, 2017 Language: English ISBN-10: 0300222734 ISBN-13: 978-0300222739 I find myself at a loss to describe this lovely book. So I’m going to quote from Amazon: “A… Continue reading Review: Enigma of the Owl
Review: Owls by Taylor
Originally posted on BlueRavenBirders:
My Burrowing owl information quest continues. This time it’s another library book that is a beautifully illustrated overview of owls. Not comprehensive in scope or content but a nice addition to any owl book library. The index includes scientific name and some common groupings such as barn owls, but not by every common name. Only 41 species are included in the… Continue reading Review: Owls by Taylor