Video of sand cranes and snow geese-click below:
Sand Cranes, Snow Geese and Bird Watchers at Bosque del Apache
Showing posts with label bird watchers. Show all posts
Showing posts with label bird watchers. Show all posts
Sunday, January 15, 2012
Bird Watching Sand Cranes And Snow Geese
Video of sand cranes and snow geese-click below:
Sand Cranes, Snow Geese and Bird Watchers at Bosque del Apache
Friday, January 13, 2012
Bird Watchers Spot A Great Grey Owl
A great grey owl, rarely seen south of Lake Superior, has been spotted in one of the southernmost communities in Canada.
Bird Watchers Flock to See Great Grey Owl
Sunday, October 2, 2011
What Are The Dangers Of Windfarms To Migrating Birds?
This article address concerns about the impact of windfarms on migrating birds. Take a look:
As they do every year when autumn approaches, a small group of bird-watchers gathered Tuesday afternoon on Poor Mountain to record the southern migration of hawks, eagles, falcons, ospreys and harriers.
Tuesday, September 27, 2011
Learn How To Identify A Mockingbird
Mockingbirds are a common bird for birdwatchers to spot in North America. Most types are grey, black and white songbirds, noted for their beautiful singing. This video teaches you the proper methods for identifying a mockingbird, as well as distinguishing the different species.
How to spot a mockingbird while bird watching
Thursday, August 25, 2011
Children Become Bird Watchers
Bird lovers on a budget can get started by buying a bird feeder at the local hardware store, and installing it in a quiet location that provides a clear view, Thompson said. Fill it with appropriate, good-quality feed that will appeal to birds in your area.
Friday, August 19, 2011
Bird Watchers Can Help Fight The Spread Of Invasive Species
For a bird watcher like me, there’s nothing quite like the thrill of spotting a rare or elusive bird—or watching any of our feathered friends in their natural habitats. Whether you are a die-hard enthusiast or just take pleasure in seeing birds outside your window, you have a deep appreciation for the outdoors and wildlife.
Sunday, August 14, 2011
A Chance To Watch Migrating Birds
Most folks don't know it, but the area is one of the most important stopovers for migrating birds in the state. In fact, with tens of thousands of birds visiting the area each year, it's been deemed an "Important Bird Area" by the state.
Friday, August 5, 2011
Bird Watching At The Inglewood Bird Sanctuary
This sounds like a really wonderful place for bird watching:
Established in 1929 by Selby Walker, the son of Colonel James Walker, the Inglewood Bird Sanctuary has been a protected area and park for more than 80 years.
Tuesday, August 2, 2011
Arizona Bird Watching
This article lists some of the Arizona bird watching festivals and provides some good information about the area for bird watchers:
One of the best-known birding destinations is the southeastern city of Sierra Vista, which hosts the annual Southwest Wings Birding and Nature Festival. The Aug. 3-6 festival, in its 20th year, typically draws thousands of participants.
Saturday, February 19, 2011
Don't Forget About The Great Backyard Bird Count 2011
Don't forget about the Great Backyard Bird Count 2011 that is going on now. Click this link for details:
Thursday, December 30, 2010
Elkins, WV Annual Bird Count
Here is another bird count that will be taking place in Elkins, WV
Local bird enthusiasts will take to the roads and woods during the annual Elkins Area Bird Count Jan. 3, 2011.
Annual Elkins bird count part of national effort to monitor species
Wednesday, December 22, 2010
Pale Male-A Red-Tailed Hawk
This look like an interesting movie.
The story begins when Frederick Lilien, a young Belgian, saw a red-tail hawk in New York’s Central Park. The next day he bought a video recorder and began recording the bird, the first of its kind seen in Manhattan in a century.
Thursday, November 25, 2010
Monday, October 25, 2010
Bird Migration Along The Mississippi River Corridor
Good article about bird watching along the Mississippi River corridor.
Spend a morning near a bird feeder and you might see a dozen species or more. Spend a day touring the county's various habitats and scanning trees with your binoculars and you'll see even more.
Friday, October 22, 2010
The Great Backyard Bird Count 2011 Dates Are Set!
Make sure that you participate in the 2011 Great Backyard Bird Count
The next Great Backyard Bird Count (GBBC) takes place Friday, February 18 through Monday, February 21, 2011.
Sunday, September 26, 2010
Woodpecker Of Dreams-Movie Review
Interesting movie review.
The ivory-billed woodpecker was thought to be extinct since the 1920s, so when sightings of the bird were reported in eastern Arkansas in 2004 and verified by the ornithology lab at Cornell University, environmentalists responded with something approaching ecstasy.
Tuesday, September 14, 2010
Cuban Pewee Spotted In Cuba
It would be so cool to see this. If you are in the Everglades area-check it out!
The National Park Service says a birding guide spotted a Cuban Pewee last weekend near the Long Pine Key picnic area in the park.
Wednesday, September 8, 2010
Hunter Turned Bird Watcher
This hunter has become more of a watcher now. Read his interesting post.
I used to think that bird watchers were really strange people. The ones I had run across at wildlife management areas and refuges ran around in weird clothes with optics and cameras that had names I had never even heard of much less could afford.
Friday, September 3, 2010
Bird Watching Basics
This is a great post to help you get started with your birdwatching.
You probably hear birds every day, but can you tell one bird song from the next? Birdwatching, or birding, is an increasingly popular hobby in many parts of the world. Venturing out to look for and listen to various species of birds in your locality can be both enriching and relaxing. All you need is a pair of binoculars, a field guide, and a willingness to observe.
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