Hi Fresno Feathers, I'm a neophyte to birding, but I'm doing my best so far. I'm in a new development near Chestnut and Nees, so the mature trees are nowehere...
Howdy all.... Spring has official arrived here in Fresno. This morning on my way to work, what I have watched and waited for has arrived. The Cliff Swallows...
Howdy All.... Did I say it was great to be home yet?? lol Feeling much more like myself today after spending most of yesterday between sleeping and sunning....
Howdy All.... After spending two weeks exploring parts of two countries, here's my sightings report. I concentrated on birding more in England, while I was...
Howdy All.... I guess I've returned to normal life after living in a dream world called vacation. So this morning, I sat on the stoop with my coffee and the...
Hi All.... I've uploaded a series of photos I took of a male BHGB that visited my feeder on 4/18/02 to the Photos section here at the website. Enjoy Kris McNew...
Hi All.... Imagine my surprise when I looked out the window this morning only to find a Pine Siskin among the Goldfinch on the Thistle Socks. WOW! It has been...
Hello All.... Today my boss reported seeing 2, Black-throated Sparrows in his back yard yesterday evening. He lives on Ferger, near the corner of Olive and...
Howdy All.... Daily, I pass through Courthouse Park on my way to work. While migration has been rather disappointing at home, the park has been pretty...
Morning All.... Last evening while looking for something interesting passing through the garden, I was watching a group of Cliff Swallows hawking insects over...
Howdy All.... Two weeks ago, the Black-headed Grosbeaks came through and since then, migration has been rather depressing. I've kept watching and waiting for...
Morning All.... I've given myself a good case of warbler neck this morning. My trees are full of Yellow Warblers today! I counted 8 but I'm sure there must be...
Morning All.... The parade of warblers continued this morning and what a show! I sat out in the yard with binoculars and camera at the ready. M&F Wilson's, M&F...
Hi All.... While walking to the gym tonight, I almost ran head first into the nest of a Black-chinned Hummer! I was strolling down the sidewalk next to a busy...
Good Day All.... What a beautiful morning! As I lay in bed this morning, listening to the Yellow and Wilson's Warblers tuning up, two new songs were added to...
On Sunday afternoon, we escaped the heat of Fresno and ventured to lovely Pine Flat Lake. Arriving after 2:00 pm, I didn't expect there to be much bird life...
Hello All... I was contacted this morning by a bird rehaber with a question regarding a release site for a Cedar Waxwing. She is located here in Fresno and was...
Happy 4th All.... I got a very rare treat when I went out into the garden this morning. There was an adult male Black-headed Grosbeak out in the trees. I don't...
Howdy All.... We escaped the heat today by fleeing the valley and heading up to Bass Lake. What a relief!! Much cooler, beautiful scenery, lovely water and...
Howdy All... While summer in the heart of Fresno can be pretty dull for birding, just once in a while something interesting stops by. Such was the case this...
Hi Kris, I was wondering if you would be willing to post seasonal guides for us Fresno backyard birders such as what birds to look for, what feeders are best,...
Howdy All.... I attacked the garden with a vengeance today. From mowing the lawn to pulling out loads of rampant growth, I did it all. While this may seem a...
Hi All..... After my hasty post on Thursday, it dawned on me that the Western Tanagers hadn't passed through yet. Their arrival really marks the end of summer....
8/14/02 Howdy All….. What a delight, to look out my window this morning and finding a female Black-headed Grosbeak on the platform feeder. It gets better...
And it arrived on a flurry of wings and the referee's whistle. A juvenile male Rufous showed up at the feeder this evening, and has claimed it for his own. (as...
Evening All.... Some people seem to think gardening is a chore, like my son Devin! But not me, I'm all for being outside observing the web of life that is my...
Howdy All.... I took a break from reality this weekend and ran away to San Francisco. The train was my chosen means of transportation this time. I just wanted...
Howdy All!! What an exciting afternoon! Got home from the gym and was watching the feeders. Juvenile Black-chinned hummer didn't stand a chance against the...
