Valley Co, near Cascade Calliope hummer hitting the feeder heavy, post rain showers/storm and mid 40’s temps. Also of note, 2 Townsend’s solitaires today. Cheers, Rich Rusnak

Are vespers usually on breeding grounds in early April? I saw several savannah sparrows at Stonebreaker Rd, Valley Co., this past w/e, seems early? (I will look into it on ebird) Also, Williamson's sa

Species are coming on strong, this W/E so far, notables: Williamson’s sapsuckers, spotted towhee’s, Wild turkey’s gobbling, turkey vultures, ospreys, Canada jays. Not hearing N Pygmy owls or sawhet ow

Fun observation, I hang a suet feeder jammed with dryer lint, for my nearby nesters, thanks for reminder! Rich, Nampa

Sweet Find! I have on multiple occasions spotted one in that same locale, usually 2/25 or there abouts. Happy trails, Rich Nampa Photo is from Malheur, 5/2019 Sent from Mail for Windows 10

Yesterday, 2/9 at Fort Boise WMA near Parma: 1000+ snow geese are resting prior to their push north, several dozen white fronted geese as well. Other notables, many yellow-rumped warblers, a N shrike.

The long tailed duck is best observed with a scope on S side of Snake River by walking across the Guffey Bridge, look towards the Island to find it with goldeneyes. It dives frequently surfacing fairl

Jack, Thanks for the prose, on this amazing region of avian diversity. I remember it before fire, weeds, and ATV trails scoured the lush native shrub steppe, at which time there were many more raptors

Wow, poor little guy/gal, I have on several occasions seen Says phoebe's as early as very late Feb at Swan Falls area down by the river. Thanks for the post, Rich Nampa (pic from May at Malheur NWR,OR

When I have seen a N Gos there in years past it has always been in the thickest section of cottonwoods, guessing more than a half mile from parking lot. But I have not seen it this winter. Rich, Nampa

Is this color phase known as blue goose?

Wonderful CBC Team Boise! Sorry I could not make it, but I plan on attending Nampa CBC, on 21st? Please post details, I am not seeing it on ID Birding FB events page. Im sure it is still starts at Dee

I came up empty handed the 1st week it arrived, gonna try agin in the am, thanks for the updates! Rich, Nampa

Hi IBLE, Here are some pics from Valley county this past holiday weekend, Cheers Rich Nampa (Rough-legged hawks, lots in Valley Co. right now, also saw two N. shrike at Kelly's Whitewater park on Paye

Currently on stake-our, no luck, juncos and nuthatches, 🤞Rich Rusnak

Same for me, making an attempt about 5 pm, please post sightings today, Cheers Rich, Nampa

ICYI, In S Nampa I have had two red breasted nuthatches passing through in last 3-4 days. Time to buy some suet! Cheers, All, Rich Rusnak Sent from Mail for Windows 10

Yes, About 2 weeks now, consistently a few in S Nampa, only one adult male seen, the rest have been female. Cheers, Rich Sent from Mail for Windows 10

Hi, Am I correct in recalling that blue birds will use nest boxes that have incomplete lid covers, IE partially open with a hole? If so som simple e modifications may entice them back and curtail tree

Thanks to everyone, for posting the Parula and details lickety split! The Bunting was in same tree singing, a very birdy spot. Cheers, Rich Rusnak, Nampa 6-2-19, mile marker 1.6 on Kingfisher trail at