Hi Folks - Our long haul trucker Rufous is here today, visiting his pit stop, doing his best to avoid being attacked by the mob of Anna’s. They seem to seriously dislike the color orange. Kitty & Cree

Good Morning Everyone - We just had a Bald Eagle circle our house a few times…a first that we’ve seen. Kitty Norris Top of Irene Peak SW of Willits

Good Morning Mike - What fun! Hull Mountain is one of my favorite places! Kitty Norris

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Dan brings some good questions. Our feeder bunch has been increasing every year - we’ve been here 30 years - as birds born here return to the same trees. They remember the location of feeders and seem

Hi All - Kitty from Irene Peak 25 miles inland at 3000’ elevation. We are about normal, refilling 5 Big Gulp feeders daily. They slowed down for awhile with the wind and close to freezing nights, now

We are 25 miles inland as the hummingbird flies. Lots of hummers, but not as many as last month’s mob scene. I’m thinking they are nesting and running our place in shifts? Kitty Norris SW of Willits a

Wow, Tim, what a wonderful day! Kitty

Hi Stuart We have resident, nesting Mountain Quail here! Also the Grouse you are seeking. Many hiking & wildlife viewing opportunities on our land. We are also Airbnb homeshare hosts, our link with ma

Hi Steve I agree with you on the ID. We have them here in our garden/forest, Irene Peak SW of Willits, at 3000’. The same bird returns to us every year. Our female has that stripe on the crown of the

I listened and agree with George Chaniot. Kitty

We have Peregrine Falcons and a Great Horned Owl here, so it could have been either. If it had been resting on the ground it could have been one of the large felines that roam our ranch roads regularl

Found on my driveway at 2500’ elevation 25 miles inland. No tail, no carcass. Dark feathers are about 12” long. Thanks! Kitty Norris SW of Willits

I have them singing all around me - and they are such a joy! Kitty Norris SW of Willits

Grosbeak arrived here yesterday! Kitty Norris SW of Willits

Hi everyone This evening we saw our first Great Horned Owl here - silhouetted against the sunset, from the porch of our house. Kitty Norris SW of Willits

Hi Folks Just wanted to mention that the highlight of our 1 pm walk on the property was seeing a bald eagle soaring right in front of us. Gorgeous sight. The bird declined to be photographed, regrets

Hi Sandersons - In my experience Cooper’s specialize in pigeons…yum! - Kitty Norris SW of Willits

Hi Lisa We are 25 miles inland From Ft Bragg, as the Ravens fly. 6 pairs of Band-tailed Pigeons live here, sun themselves in the madrones and take advantage of our water baths. They are usually not ar