Feeding Anna’s Hummingbirds during winter
The range of Anna’s Hummingbirds has expanded north and east since the 1930s. Originally, the Anna’s was found only in southern California and the Baja Peninsula. They are now present Continue Reading →
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Raptor Ramblings – January 2022 – Dry Falls Junction
The Eagles take the day! The total mileage on this survey route is 112 miles. We actually drove over 135 miles because we really wanted to find a Snowy Owl! Continue Reading →
2021 Year-end Species Summary
2021 was a record-breaking year for entering bird species into eBird. The results of all your efforts within the NCWAS four-county area are in. By the numbers: 1,061 people contributed Continue Reading →
Raptor Ramblings – January 2022 – Mansfield
Today’s Raptor Ramblings might have more rambling than raptors. But, some days are like that! Today turned out to be a very unique day, for more than one reason. But, Continue Reading →
Raptor Ramblings – January 2022 – Coulee City
Today was a day for American Kestrels! If we could count every AMKE that was seen, the count would have totaled 14. However, six of them were sitting on power Continue Reading →
Looking at eBird – Part 2. Setting the Stage
The Geography of North Central Washington Swept by massive floods, scraped by glaciers and ice sheets, ravaged by wildfire, and manipulated by humans – these are the forces behind the Continue Reading →
Raptor Ramblings – December 2021 – Mansfield
As we turn up Pine Canyon, Amanda says, “The weather looks a little ‘iffy’ up ahead.” “Looks like heavy clouds up towards Waterville,” I answer. “Yep!” I pull over to Continue Reading →
Raptor Ramblings – December 2021 – Dry Falls Junction
Today’s survey got started a little late. The tire pressure light on my car told me that the air in one of my tires was low. I didn’t think it Continue Reading →
eBird use is increasing in North Central Washington
A “birder” is a person who watches wild birds for enjoyment. An eBirder is a person who writes down their bird observations and submits them to the Cornell Lab of Continue Reading →
Raptor Ramblings – December 2021 – Coulee City
It is snowing at home as we prepare to take off for our survey. Not a good sign! However, upon checking the WSDOT road cams, the weather looks relatively clear Continue Reading →