Anna and I have been out near the Island Park area of Idaho trying to conduct Flammulated Owl surveys in the Targhee National Forest for … Read More
Idaho Tyrannids – Photo Study
I was able to gather quite a few photos of the flycatchers and kingbirds of Idaho by visiting migrant hot-spots often, as well as being … Read More
4 Day Birding Tour of Idaho
I have managed to turn many of my friends back home into crazy birders. My friend Mark Markiewicz is no exception; a few years ago … 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
American White Pelican – Photo Study
The American White Pelican’s massive nine-foot wingspan, beautiful plumage, and bright orange bill and feet make it absolutely stunning. This pelican of the interior west does … Read More
MAPS Banding at Lucky Peak 6/5/11
This morning Idaho Bird Observatory had its first MAPS (Monitoring Avian Productivity and Survivorship) banding session of the year up at Lucky Peak. The purpose … Read More
Spring Shore-birding in Idaho
Spring and fall shore-birding is one of my favorite activities; you never know what might show up in a flock of shorebirds on a mudflat! … 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
Sora – Photo Study
The Sora is a fairly common species in the proper habitat. I have heard them call at many different places around the country. However, it … Read More
Answer to Mystery Bird Quiz: Wilson’s Phalarope!
Thanks to everyone that participated in the Mystery Bird Quiz I posted last week. I received many guesses via comments on the post, personal emails, … Read More