Godwit Days Part I: Spotted Owl
Less than a week after my trip to Malheur, Tomas and I packed the car and drove seven hours south to Arcata, California, for the Godwit Days Festival. I consider Humboldt County my old stomping grounds, and I was super stoked for the birding festivities. But I was also sick with a cold, and there’s something about…
Malheur Matters
I have been a busy birder this spring. Two weeks ago, I joined Portland Audubon on a highly anticipated trip to Harney County to visit Malheur National Wildlife. It was my first time traveling to this part of southeastern Oregon, and the first time the area opened since the illegal occupation. I was so excited…
Steigerwald, Birdathon, and Florida
They all have something in common I promise. First Steigerwald. Burrowing Owl reports showed up on eBird at this park and it’s not far from my house. Did someone say Burrowing Owl?! – pinch me, I’m dreaming. As soon as Tomas and I could inch through rush hour traffic and cross the river, we went to see if we…