At least 50 Sandhill Cranes grazing and groups seen flying in area today at noon—Highway #52 NW of Emmett—town called Little Rock. Hotspot 43 55 06.0 -116 41 36.9 1000’s of Snow Geese still at Roswell

I was traveling on Idaho Hwy. 46, headed to Gooding from Fairfield in Canas County, when I spotted this adult Bald Eagle. It was being mobbed by more than a dozen Common Ravens and then sat down just

In an attempt to maintain what mental health remains, I spent the PM wandering around the NE corner of American Falls reservoir attempting to survey swans. Only found 20 trumpeters. I received a repor

A friend just emailed to say that they were taking their bird-feeders down until April because of a salmonella outbreak. Is this the thing to do? Is it all feeders or just some? Thanks, Chris

A friend wants to know if the owl is still montour area

Jason Talbot and I were able to re-find the NOMO at Eagle Island State Park this afternoon (12/11) around 4pm. It was at the far west edge of the Russian olive trees directly west of the old slaughter

All, it looks like Cliff beat me to it, but Larry's posts have been set to moderated. I like Cheryl's take - that his email has been hacked. :) Jane co-owner

from Cheryl Hussyzinga to me in presence of my Missy of 45 yrs "Larry did you dress yourself this morning?" after careful consideration, my reply to her in front of Denise, whom we do fully respect, "

Rosy-Finches showed up today - 4-5 initially. They sure are a striking bird, not that the birds likely care. Also Cassin’s Finch showed up a couple weeks ago with their red baseball caps. That’s two m

a timely note following Jay's posting abt owls, eh? LA From: "Birds Canada" <birdscanada@...> To: "Larry Arnold" <larnold47@...> Sent: Wednesday, February 24, 2021 10:31:22 AM Subject: Your latest bir

Right? That’s what I said! Yay, Tom and all those able to get the vaccine. If I may change the subject - I have a screech owl situation. We’ve had families of WSOW nesting in our backyard owl box for

Hey folks, Didn't want anyone to miss the GBHE action in photos posted in the last few days. I would say Gem County takes the bullfrog haul, more proof we have plenty of treasures (besides what's on t

When I realized that today would not be another day in the deep freeze, I decided I should take a longer ride and raid Larry Arnold’s end of the greenbelt. But then I called the VA this morning on the

I took a look at the Snake River just outside the town of Grand View, Owyhee County, today (edge of the Trueblood Wildlife Area). This island was crowded with gulls of at least two species, and the wa

This stunning raptor made my day. Bird perched at about six feet above ground near the intersection of Smith Road and stateHwy. 51 just inside the city limit of Mountain Home, Elmore County. The eyes

I've noticed my feeders have been unusually quiet this past week. I did see a Sharp-shinned Hawk on the tail of a House Finch last wkend, but the feeders have seen less use than just for a Sharpie. To

There is a Lapland Longspur in a large flock of Horned Larks near railroad tracks east of Blacks Creek. In field without sagebrush, South side of road. Danette Henderson Boise

interesting bird that showed up in our back yard today ;-) ----- Forwarded Message ----- From: "Missy Arnold" <missydot410@...> To: "Larry Arnold" <larnold47@...> Sent: Saturday, February 13, 2021 12:

Lots of you know this already but this is an especially sensitive time of year for nesting owls. With all bird species I'm familiar with (i.e., I've studied their nesting ecology and/or read scientifi

Alan, several yrs ago we discussed this briefly on IBLE I believe Stoddard Davenport reported some crazy high numbers of roadkill Barn Owls along I-84 that he had found with a bit of research ? and my