Birding: Nesting season is fraught with a lot of challenges
Nesting season has already been underway for several months for many early nesting bird species such as bald eagles and great-horned owls. Even some of our smaller song birds start nesting in February and March. Different species nest at different times, based on a...
Birding: Using habitat to help identify wild birds
In my column last week, I shared bird identification tips. Some of my recommendations had to do with such field markings as color and beak structure. Other recommendations included behavior, size and foraging techniques. I also made the suggestion to pay attention to...
Birding: Tips and clues to help with bird identification
As an avid bird watcher, I try to keep a record of every bird species I see. This means I need to be able to put a name on every bird I observe. Developing the skill of identifying birds is critical to good record keeping. On a regular basis, I receive emails from...
Birding: ‘Duck, duck, goose,’ or should I say, ‘geese?’
This past week I attended the Oasis Gift Show at the Phoenix Convention Center. As you might imagine, a trip to Phoenix was the perfect opportunity to do some bird watching — before and after the trade show. Leaving Prescott before 5:30 in the morning, I headed...
Birding: New opportunity for bird watching at the recharge facility
This past Saturday I led a Jay’s Bird Barn-sponsored bird walk to the city-owned-and-operated recharge ponds, by the Prescott Airport. Historically this area was off limits to the public, but recently the city has taken several steps (and has plans for several...Weekly Articles
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Online Bird Guide
Interested in learning more about local birds? We have a wonderful online bird guide set up. This guide is here to help assist casual, novice or beginner backyard birders.
