10,000 Birds

MAY 31, 2015

No “gophers” etc. It’s not only the fact that you see more birds of prey than in “normal” years, they also show a different behaviour. And finally, there will be Marsh Harriers everywhere breeding in grain fields instead of reeds. You’re not a vole or a gerbil. Gotta be mouse gradation.

Fox 164

Fox Rodents Gophers Germany 164

10,000 Birds

AUGUST 17, 2012

As special as any bird that is abundant… just not abundant in your neck of the woods. It takes a special trip to see these special birds, and as such, the pointy-winged migrants are particularly cool to me. It takes a special trip to see these special birds, and as such, the pointy-winged migrants are particularly cool to me.

Gophers 173

Gophers Argentina Oregon California 173

10,000 Birds

AUGUST 31, 2011

The California Quail ( Callipepla californica ) is the California state bird, inhabiting scrub, broken chaparral and woodland edges primarily in California, Oregon, Washington and Baja California. All New World Quail are highly gregarious, typically found in coveys or flocks except during breeding season.

California 226

California Eggs Gophers Rattlesnake 226