From our birding correspondent, John Tschopp, a springtime report: The mild, sunny weather attracted the first of our smaller migrants. On March 14 I observed three Western Meadowlarks and a single Mountain Bluebird. They were kind enough to pose for a picture. Another bird to announce its arrival was a Red-breasted Sapsucker ringing the bell … Continue reading Birdwatch: Spring brings Western Meadowlarks and a Mountain Bluebird to Pemberton
An update from John Tschopp: Spring is here. Wherever you are in our valley, you can see and hear the Trumpeter Swans on their way North. The Pemberton valley seems to be a popular stop for them. Last year's potato fields, some fallow grain fields present a tasty snack along the way. What a flying … Continue reading BirdWatch: Trumpeter Swans
John Tschopp writes: "The Mountain Bluebird, that has been around in our neighborhood for a few days, was posing so nicely today. I think it wanted its picture taken." According to Hinterland Who's Who, the mountain bluebird, Sialia currucoides, is a type of thrush, like the robin, and: travels in flocks of up to 50 birds … Continue reading Birdwatch with John Tschopp: Mountain Bluebird
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