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By Eric Moore / Since 2019

Eric Moore, the owner of The Lookout, formerly Jay's Bird Barn, publishes a new article about wild birds and more every Thursday in The Daily Courier.

If you want to read his articles, they can be viewed directly on The Daily Courier’s website.

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Fundraising Event to Benefit Brad Newman

I continue to receive regular reports from customers regarding...

Fundraising event to benefit Brad Newman

I continue to receive regular reports from customers regarding flocks of pinyon jays ...

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Digi-scoping workshop with Swarovski Optiks

As a young birder, I started doing wild bird photography when I was...

Birding in the Midwest results in delightful discoveries

Last week, Gayla and I flew to Oklahoma City to spend time with our son, Merritt, and...

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Free digi-scoping photography workshop available next week

As a young birder, I started doing wild bird photography when I was around 13 years o...

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Birding in the mid-west results in delightful discoveries

Last week, Gayla and I flew to Oklahoma City to spend time with...

Prescott Storm

On Monday, our store was ground zero for the severe weather...

Stream chasing after Monday's deluge

On Monday, our store was ground zero for the severe weather event that hit Prescott....

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Willow Lake Bird Walk

This past Friday morning I led a Jay’s Bird Barn-sponsored bird walk to the south

A whirlwind of birding activity this past weekend

This past Friday morning I led a Jay's Bird Barn (now The Lookout)- sponsored bird wa...

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Upcoming opportunities to get out in nature

This Saturday, September 24th, is National Public Lands Day...

Upcoming opportunities to get out in nature

This Saturday, September 24th, is National Public Lands Day. Thus, the Peregrine Fund...

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Wild bird migration and day-length go hand-in-hand

Wild bird migration is one of the greatest wonders in nature...

Wild bird migration and day length go hand-in-hand

Wild bird migration is one of the greatest wonders in nature. The fact that creatures...

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Las Vegas Red Rock Audubon Society Chapter

Several months ago, I was approached by a member of the Las Vegas Red Rock...

Mingus Mountain hike finds acorn woodpeckers and more

Several months ago, I was approached by a member of the Las Vegas Red Rock Audubon S...

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This past week I led a sponsored bird walk

This past week I led a Jay’s Bird Barn sponsored bird walk to Mingus Mountain...

Even a slow day of birding can result in a few surprises

This past week I led a Jay's Bird Barn (now The Lookout) sponsored bird walk to Mingu...

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Signs of fall migration are already evident

I need to start this week's column by correcting an error in my column last week. I m...

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Summer rains will positively impact winter bird populations

Over the last few weeks, our abundant summer monsoon rains have turned...

Summer rains will positively impact winter bird populations

Over the last few weeks, our abundant summer monsoon rains have turned the Arizona Ce...

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Birding in Southeastern Arizona and Oklahoma!

This past week was a whirlwind. Here’s a brief recap...

Birding in southeastern Arizona and Oklahoma!

This past week was a whirlwind. Here's a brief recap. My last day of guiding the g...

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Birding Festivals

Last week I had the opportunity to participate in the Hummingbird Festival

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about the owner

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 parent’s 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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