A sign that we live in healthy habitat, I imagine, is the following update from our Ornithology Expert, John Tschopp: One does not have to climb mountains or ford rivers to do some fine birding. The traffic circle in downtown Pemberton can produce exciting birds. The three pictures below were taken on March 1st - the Crossbills … Continue reading BirdWatch: Red Crossbills at the Roundabout
Last week, during the arctic outflow, a sharp-shinned hawk stopped by. The eagle-eyed John Tschopp caught these photos, but didn't stop to ask any questions. The Sharpshinned Hawk was checking out our yard [the other] morning. To operate the camera, I had to take off my gloves. It was a short photo session.
Local birder John Tschopp keeps a close eye on the winged things of Pemberton, sharing his sightings with other keen ornithologists. He was able to confirm for us that "Grumpy" (as shared on Feb 23 here at the Almanac) is a Great Horned Owl. And shares another sighting with us, of the sharp-shinned hawk. We … Continue reading Seasonal Observations: Sharp-Shinned Hawk
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