GD Part III: Arcata
There is a lot to love about Arcata. The small-town feel, lush surrounding forests, beautiful ocean views. While I birded, Tomas explored nearby redwood forests by mountain bike. Arcata Community Forest is kind of like Portland’s Forest Park, but with fewer people and more hills. Bonus. When not birding or biking we ate yummy bagels at…
Godwit Days Part II: Birding with Sibley
Just when you think birding life can’t get any better, you go on a trip with David Sibley. He is just as awesome as you think. Son of Yale University ornithologist Fred Sibley, David began watching and drawing birds at age seven. He’s an author (of my favorite bird guide), illustrator, ornithologist, and a down-to-earth nice guy.…
Commonwealth Lake Park and Cedar Mill Wetlands
Aside from Moody’s bill, my trip to Commonwealth Lake Park last weekend was fantastic. Bird-word on the street is that Green Herons nest here, plus, this spot is close to Cedar Mill Wetlands where the BirdsEye app shows a Rufous Hummingbird visited two days prior (!!). The first bird I saw though, was a warbler! The uniform yellow-green color, sharp…