Weekly Articles by Eric Moore

The owner of Jay’s Bird Barn, publishes an article about  bringing wild birds to your backyard in The Daily Courier every Thursday.  Learn more about Eric Moore.

Recent Articles

The most recent articles can be viewed directly on The Daily Courier’s website.

Weekly Article Archive

Below you will find an archive of all the weekly articles Eric Moore has published with The Daily Courier through 2019.

Fireworks in the forest on the Fourth of July

Fireworks in the forest on the Fourth of July

On Thursday, July 4, my wife and I hiked segment five of the Prescott Circle Trail. This segment utilizes Trail 396 in the Prescott National Forest and runs between Senator Highway and the White Spar campground. This segment is about 5 miles long and traverses habitat...

Change in elevation results in a change of bird species

Change in elevation results in a change of bird species

One of my memories of growing up in Tucson is visiting the Arizona–Sonora Desert Museum and viewing the outdoor exhibit that illustrated the concept of “life zones”. A wide path paralleled an area with plants found at 2,000 to 3,000 feet in elevation, plants that...

Summer months bring subtle changes in bird activity

Summer months bring subtle changes in bird activity

Now that we are officially in summer, you might be wondering if you can expect any changes in the bird activity in your yard. The short answer is not much. However, there are definitely a few things to be on the lookout for. — Baby quail. Breeding season for Gambel’s...

For a better world, avoid using chemicals in your yard

For a better world, avoid using chemicals in your yard

In my column last week, I mentioned how the lesser goldfinches are decimating the leaves on my sunflower plants. I even included a picture of the leaves that were stripped bare, giving the appearance of insect damage. I fear that sometimes unsuspecting individuals...

Sights and sounds of nature in my yard

Sights and sounds of nature in my yard

Early each morning, I sit outside in my bird observation area and take in the sights and sounds of nature. While I am not experiencing a lot of bird activity at my feeders, my yard is certainly hopping with nature — literally. A recent arrival is a large rabbit who is...

Where are all of the birds?

Where are all of the birds?

Over the past few months — and even more so over the past few weeks — I have been asked the question, “Where are all of the birds?”  Numerous customers have had this concern, which also extends to hummingbird activity. In fact, many people have said they aren’t seeing...

Storm highlights birding adventures in Virginia

Storm highlights birding adventures in Virginia

Gayla and I have been in Virginia this past week visiting our son, Jeremy, and his family. We’ve enjoyed being “GG” and “Grampy” to two of our beautiful granddaughters. While in Virginia, I spent a lot of time birding at the following locations — Runnymede Park in...

Perfect morning for a bird walk

Perfect morning for a bird walk

This past Friday I led a Jay’s Bird Barn sponsored bird walk to Watson Woods and Watson Lake. It was a perfect morning—it wasn’t too windy, and the sun was shining! Our group of ten birders started our day at the Peavine Trailhead parking lot off of Sundog Ranch Road,...

Watson Woods – An important area for migrating birds

Watson Woods – An important area for migrating birds

Team Jay’s Bird Barn enjoyed a delightful bird watching experience earlier this week as we spent time visiting a variety of habitats in an effort to boost our total species count as part of the Prescott Audubon Society Birdathon fundraiser.     The day started out...

About the owner, Eric Moore

My interest in birds began when I was very young. By the time I was five years old I was fascinated with birds and watched them at feeders in my parents’ yard in Massachusetts.

At the age of 13 I joined the Tucson chapter of the National Audubon Society. When I lived in Utah I participated in the Utah County Birders Club (there was not an Audubon chapter in Provo). I have been associated with the Prescott chapter of the National Audubon Society for the past eleven years and have served on the board of directors and as the publicity chair.

I have led bird walks, been in charge of the Spring Migratory Bird Count, and I have participated in the Christmas Bird Count in Tucson, Provo, and Prescott for a time period spanning 30 years. I consider myself to be an excellent birder. Birding is more than a hobby for me–it is a passion.

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