Kennewick, WA
Not long after birding Vancouver Lake, Tomas and I packed up the car for a return trip to southeastern Washington. I felt like there was more to be seen along the Snake River than the weekend before. I was right. On the drive there (and back) we saw Bighorn Sheep! A first for both of…
October-November yard birds
Who’s excited about Downy Woodpeckers in their yard? This gal! Confirmed male. And female. Pretty exciting news. I hope they stick around. And I hope they make little downy chicks in the spring for cuteness’ sake. This week has been all about gobs of Pine Siskins eating gobs of sunflower seeds. (and a House Finch…
Steigerwald and Warblers!
A week ago, my boyfriend Tomas joined me on one of my best birding trips yet. I was hesitant to try out Steigerwald Lake National Wildlife Refuge before the seasonal trails open (May-Nov), but it was totally worth going. The park is a picturesque 1,049 acre setting of pastures, woodlands, and wetlands along the Columbia River with plenty to see…