Tag: American Robin

Beginning Birding I

Birding Trips

I recently completed Audubon’s Beginning Birding class taught by the kind and patient Laura Whittemore. She is the author of Laura Goes Birding blog, and a longtime experienced teacher and birder. The course includes one classroom session and two guided field trips and is excellent for beginners looking to learn basic birding skills such as identifying subtle differences…

By Audrey February 23, 2015 0
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Seattle

Birding Trips Why Bird

I had a total birdgasm when I got a close-up look at this fierce beauty: My boyfriend and I took the Bolt bus from Portland up to Seattle to celebrate 4 fun years together. Before leaving, we discussed our expectations for the trip (because that’s what you do after 4 years together). Would we A:…

By Audrey January 31, 2015 0
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Alderwood Trail

Birding Trips

9 Species Identified Cooper’s Hawk Spotted Towhee American Robin Western Scrub-Jay American Crow Red-tailed Hawk Bufflehead Mallard Great Blue Heron Black-capped Chickadee After a rather bird-less Cape Horn hike, determinedly I set out the next morning to try again. This time at a location closer to home and at an earlier time. I arrived at…

By Audrey January 8, 2015 0
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