Empids
Have a look at several pix of an Empid I had at my place in Williamson County on the North San Gabriel River (The Dacha). Tell me what you think (and don’t peek at comments before you consider for yourself
Deciphering the Mysteries of Migratory Birds
Smithsonian Magazine Article
Houston Audubon Sanctuaries
Wonders never sleep!!………….Or was that rust? Houston Audubon Sanctuaries
Breeding Bird Surveys
Here’s a great way to improve your birding: Volunteer to do a Breeding Bird Survey. You’ve heard me talk about this — now’s your chance to go do it!!! Here’s what Brent Ortega said on Texbird earlier this year: “The Breeding Bird Survey is administered by 3 countries and they jointly decided to cancel last…
Bald Eagles Thriving
Yay!!! NPR Article
Turkey & Vermillion
Turkey and vermilion fly singing this morning on walk
Saving Birds at Hawk Mountain
Smithsonian Magazine Article
Clay-colored Sparrow
Had clay colored sparrow and black chin hummer for first time this spring at the dacha. Fos white eyed vireo this week. Still have 4 species of winter sparrows, su skins and spot towhee.
Common Ford Field Trip
5 of us did a B3 FT on Sunday morning at Common Ford. Best birds were eastern towhee (that Sarah and I saw well ), northern parula, FOS “I-scissor-my-tail”, and singing yellow throated warbler (heard only).
