Monthly Bird Survey at Shollenberger: October 2020

Monthly Bird Survey at Shollenberger: October 2020

Thursday, October 29, was the bimonthly bird survey at Shollenberger Park. The group gathered early, and the soft pink sunrise did not disappoint! As with all survey mornings, a bevy of Red-winged Blackbirds declared “Good morning!” from the tules. As the...
Monthly Bird Survey at Shollenberger: February 2020

Monthly Bird Survey at Shollenberger: February 2020

Tuesday, February 18, was the bimonthly bird survey at Shollenberger Park. The team was greeted by this lovely sunrise symphony, as performed by The Red-winged Blackbird Orchestra. Experiencing the mass exodus of blackbirds at dawn is one of many joys of each PWA bird...
Monthly Bird Survey at Shollenberger: August 2019

Monthly Bird Survey at Shollenberger: August 2019

Tuesday, August 20, was the bimonthly bird survey at Shollenberger Park. The team set out at 7 AM into a cool and cloudy morning. One of the first birds spotted was this Common Gallinule with its brightly colored shield, bill, and legs. Though this species is easier...
Monthly Bird Survey at Shollenberger: June 2019

Monthly Bird Survey at Shollenberger: June 2019

Thursday, June 20, was the bimonthly bird survey at Shollenberger Park for the Petaluma Wetlands Alliance (PWA). Cloud coverage and distant fog greeted us, making for a beautifully moody setting. Right away, we encountered this male Ruddy Duck in breeding plumage...
Monthly Bird Survey at Ellis Creek: March 2019

Monthly Bird Survey at Ellis Creek: March 2019

Hi! We’re Miles and Teresa Tuffli of I’m Birding Right Now. We are PWA members and bird survey volunteers. Below is an in-the-field recap of March’s Ellis Creek bird survey. Check back for future reports! These monthly bird surveys are just one of the many ways...

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