Hi Jim- "Feeder life" is indeed interesting these days! I believe our chickadees are four fledglings we had earlier, but they have their adult feathers now. I swear that they almost thank me when I wa

Good idea, thanks! Fred- I'll send you the list. It is a good spot with a variety of habitat, very few people on the trails, and a direct route up the east side of Mt Diablo. I'm replying all because

Hi Fred- we bird (and hike/look at flowers) there as well. The east side of Mt Diablo burned there a while back and had very interesting fire follower flowers. If you head due west up the utility road

Hi Emily!- the Phainopepla was there on 4/23 as well. We met someone on the trail that said they saw a male and female a day or two earlier. Lots of Blue-gray gnatcatchers up on Eagle peak ridgeline.

Nice finds! Expect trouble with ebird reviewers on that chicken.... We've had a pair of Red shouldered hawks and a pair of white tailed kites off and on in our area. They perch in the tall trees nearb

Fun sighting! We saw one on Grayson creek in Pleasant Hill last November. Susana dT got great pictures and figured it out. See https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/36191574 and https://ebird.org/c

Awesome Susana! I showed the video to Wendy and she immediately put our feeder out! Thanks for sharing. We still have our white throated sparrow and the "usual suspects", but I'm hopeful for migrants

Hi Phil- yes, I think I agree on the safety, as people wouldn't be congregating. But that's just my personal observation. I've been in touch with Audubon CA to ask. They are reviewing internally with

Our white throated sparrow is also a tan-striped and has been around since late Dec. (I'd love to have three!) And yes, the birding will still be good out our windows. Stay healthy! Alan Bade Peasant

I agree with Paul! It's important to remember that this wonderful service has been maintained by a dedicated, hard working volunteer who has put in countless hours, with the best of intentions. We app