| August 31, 2008
Approaching the desert spring area, I smell water and plants. Insects seem to suddenly appear on, in or under creosote bushes (Larrea tridentata ) though for the last two miles I have seen almost no signs of insects or spiders in the daylight. Exception to that statement is the occasional sighting of tracks in [...]
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| August 25, 2008
There are always more kinds of binoculars than there are birders.
The really special thing about birders (bird-watchers) is they almost always have more than one pair of binoculars.
And often they have many types of binoculars as well as a spotting scope or camera or two. It is the active birders who are perhaps the [...]
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| August 22, 2008
California Condors are a critically endangered species.
The wildfires in California this summer did have some effect on these huge birds. Though they survived, they also had some help. And for that I am grateful.
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| August 22, 2008
Bird Binoculars and Scopes - Types
Who uses what type of binoculars or scopes and why?
Binoculars for birdwatching need to be easy to hold and carry.
A wide field of vision helps to find birds in flight.
A zoom lens helps to identify the birds.
Characteristics and Features of Binoculars -
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| August 21, 2008
Kiwi Running to Eat
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FLIGHTLESS BIRDS of New Zealand, the Kiwi Birds are their national bird.
They are a difficult bird to film because they are nocturnal for the most part.
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| August 16, 2008
This collection of birding books and binoculars and outdoor birding supplies is chosen and recommended by a professional field naturalist. You will find more at the A-store that is linked to this page.
Every birder has his or her style.
Most birders know that white is not the best color clothing to wear when looking for birds [...]
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| August 14, 2008
Desert bird watching is exceptional.
“Tell me another desert tale. Share your bird stories with us.â€
That is what the people said. “Tell me more stories.â€
Why? Because these desert bird watching stories were true when they happened and they are still true now. They pre-date reality shows with genuine reality where the only stars are [...]
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| August 14, 2008
Phainopepla are Black Desert Birds
Early Morning scene. When berries are plentiful, so are the Phainopeplas.
Desert Birds are REALLY dependent upon seasonal food supplies.
Phainopepla Morning Scene
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| August 11, 2008
This black desert bird makes no sense but it is beautiful, has a very special diet and is very good at mimicry of about 12 other birds.
The Phainopepla is about the size of the familiar red cardinal and has a crest but the male is all black and females are gray.
As is the case with [...]
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| August 9, 2008
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Common Name    California CondorBiological Name    Gymnogyps californianus
Family                    Cathartidae  [...]
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