Among raptor fanatics, the Morley Nelson Snake River Birds of Prey National Conservation Area is not only a mouthful of words but also a world-famous site … Read More
Spring Migration Predictions – Second Half of March
If you’ve been out birding recently, you’ll know that there are signs of spring everywhere you look – especially if you are looking at birds! … Read More
Virginia’s Warbler Chase – Feb. 19
When news spread that Jim Stasz had found a Virginia’s Warbler near Easton, MD I knew I wanted to try and chase the bird, especially since … Read More
A Year in the Yard
Back in January 2011, I decided I would spend the next year trying to find as many birds as possible on my property during the … Read More
Jo Hays Vista – 8 Goldens today!
Its been a very frustrating fall for Jo Hays Vista – winds coming out of the SW have really brought our count down. Luckily, today … Read More
Golden Eagle Migration in PA
If you hawk watched anywhere in Pennsylvania this week, you likely saw an impressive number of Golden Eagles. On Monday, two days after our first … Read More
Jo Hays Vista: Snow Buntings and Golden Eagles
North winds were predicted for today at Jo Hays Vista, so Drew and I were excited to get up there and hopefully see some raptor … Read More
Allegheny Front Big Sit – 2011
This past Sunday, I held a Big Sit at the Allegheny Front Hawk Watch for the second year in a row. The Big Sit is … Read More
Ratty-looking Raptors
This time of the year many younger raptors are in heavy molt; getting rid of last years feathers and replacing them with fresh new ones. … Read More
Attack of the Zombie-Hawks!
There isnt really an attack of zombie-hawks here in Idaho….but if you look at the following pictures, you might think there is. Often while I … Read More