Feb 27, 2014

Bird vocalizations especially beautiful in Grand Canyon

This past week I spent a few days at the south rim of the Grand Canyon. It wasn't spe...

Feb 20, 2014

Bald eagles abound at Goldwater Lake

Last Wednesday I decided to head up to Goldwater Lake to search for some new birds to...

Feb 13, 2014

Thrashers, known for mimicry, come out in February and March

Arizona is home to a variety of thrasher species. Thrashers are in a family of birds ...

Feb 6, 2014

Surprises make birding fun

As you might imagine, I field a lot of interesting phone calls about unusual bird sig...

Jan 23, 2014

The Triple Crown in birding

White-crowned sparrows are one of the most abundant winter resi- dents in the centra...

Jan 16, 2014

The early birder gets the worm

This past week I was in Atlanta, Georgia, attending a trade show. Being the hardcore ...

Jan 9, 2014

New year, new bird list

Have you started a bird list for 2014? Last week I wrote about keeping a record of th...

Jan 2, 2014

New Year, new birds to be seen

Happy New Year! This month marks the tenth anniversary of my writing this weekly colu...

Dec 26, 2013

Warmer weather produces fine Christmas bird count

Wednesday, Dec. 18, was the Prescott Audubon Society's annual Christmas Bird Count. I...

Dec 19, 2013

Having a cat along while birding isn't all that crazy

Last week I met up with some friends to do some birding down in the Valley. We spent ...

Dec 12, 2013

Recent cold weather creates a bird feeding frenzy

This past weekend I was amazed as I watched the "feeding frenzy" and bird activity in...

Dec 5, 2013

David and Goliath in the bird world

Imagine a small songbird weighing only 6.5 grams. Now picture a bird of prey weighing...

Nov 28, 2013

Game Birds in Arizona... and Prescott's Wild Turkeys

Happy Thanksgiving! I hope you are enjoying time with loved ones and friends today. ...

Nov 14, 2013

Unusual Bird Sighting at the Pioneers Home Cemetery

When I am working at the store, I usually spend most of my time inside the store - b...

Nov 11, 2013

Freak Accident Causes Fire at Bird Barn

A freak accident Sunday morning caused extensive damage to Jay's Bird Barn (now The L...

Nov 7, 2013

Birds of Prey Currently Wintering at Willow Lake

Fall is a time of great transition in the bird world. Summer birds are still leaving,...

Oct 31, 2013

Bird Identification Requires Binoculars, A Good Field Guide

Fall is a time of great transition in the bird world. Summer birds are still leaving,...

Oct 24, 2013

Understanding and Using Range Maps

Field guides use range maps to show the seasonal occurrence of birds throughout the a...

Oct 17, 2013

Brant tour company offers free bird walk

If you read my weekly column on a regular basis, you may remember a story I shared ba...

Oct 10, 2013

Learn about local birds at events this weekend

here are several opportunities to get out in nature this weekend. This Saturday and S...

Oct 3, 2013

Fall birds are filtering in

Our fall weather was right on cue this year. It was fascinating to see how the weathe...

Sep 26, 2013

Riparian areas provide critical bird habitat

This evening is the Prescott Audubon Society's season opening meeting at 7 p.m. in th...

Sep 19, 2013

Wild bird photography, then and now

When I was 13 years old, I built my first bird blind. It was in my parents' backyard ...

Sep 5, 2013

Birds can usually be found where their favorite food is

Birds are very habitat- specific. Birds' habitats match their foraging behavior and p...