Category Archives: Birding Thursday

Never Ending

Posted on April 2, 2013 by Melissa

And just when you thought I was about to stop moving…I’m on the road again! Ok, not quite yet, but in 19 days I’ll be making my way up to the Santa Cruz area to study one of my favorite … Continue reading →

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Birding Thursday: White-tailed Kite

Posted on February 7, 2013 by Melissa

Birding Thursday: White-tailed Kite (ofbirdsandb.wordpress.com) This is quite possibly the raptor species that got me interested in raptors in the first place. In 2008 I was volunteering with the Sea and Sage Audubon Society to monitor nesting White-tailed Kites and … Continue reading →

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Weekend Time

Posted on February 3, 2013 by Melissa

This weekend sure did go by fast! Well, I haven’t done much but kind of sulk around (don’t even ask, I’ve basically been a drama queen lately. LOL), but did eventually get my butt out of the door to do … Continue reading →

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Birding Thursday: The Sandhill Crane

Posted on February 1, 2013 by Melissa

Birding Thursday: The Sandhill Crane I got a request from my faithful reader Sarah to do a BT on a migratory bird, so I couldn’t help but choose one of my favorites: The Sandhill Crane! (Source) I have had the … Continue reading →

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Birding Thursday: Bald Eagle Calls

Posted on January 10, 2013 by Melissa

Birding Thursday: Bald Eagle Calls I want to clarify something for all of you. Because it is such a huge pet peeve for me that every time it happens, I want to throw something at the TV. Listen carefully to … Continue reading →

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Looking into 2013

Posted on January 3, 2013 by Melissa

2012 was certainly a doozy! There was so much that happened and still now I have a hard time believing that I spent three months in Peru in the jungle! Sometimes I wonder about the choices that I make for … Continue reading →

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My 2012

Posted on December 28, 2012 by Melissa

This happens every year. Did I accomplish all my resolutions for 2012? I wrote in 2011 how I don’t like resolutions because they make me anxious; I feel like there is too much pressure. But, if they’re just things that … Continue reading →

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Birding Thursday: The Ostrich

Posted on December 20, 2012 by Melissa

Birding Thursday: The Ostrich I had a request a while back to feature the world’s largest and heaviest bird, the ostrich (Struthio camelus). (Source) I have had the pleasure of seeing these HUGE birds at the San Diego Wild Animal … Continue reading →

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Birding Thursday: Snail Kite

Posted on December 6, 2012 by Melissa

Birding Thursday: Snail Kite This bird was the focus of my first ever field job. It’s almost like he photo-bombed my picture! Anyhow, this my friends, is the Snail Kite. Probably one of the most unique birds I have worked … Continue reading →

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Birding Thursday: Northern Harrier

Posted on November 30, 2012 by Melissa

Birding Thursday: Northern Harrier (Circus cyaneus) (Source) Hands down, one of my favorite hawks.  Ok, I’m a bigger fan of falcons like the Merlin and American Kestrel, but that will be for another Birding Thursday. So for now, the Marsh … Continue reading →

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