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First spring migrants
Migration is complex in the LCRV. Spring migration begins in January, when swallows and some waterfowl begin to move north. The latest of spring migrants are here in June, which is also when fall shorebird migration begins. November marks the … Continue reading
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Big Sandy River
Yesterday, David and I decided to spend the day birding around Wikieup. We both kind of wondered whether it would be worth going in the winter, since our main targets there are breeding species: Northern Cardinal and Bridled Titmouse, both … Continue reading
Posted in Big Year, eBird, Mohave County, Trip reports, Vagrants
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Spring Around the Corner
I have to admit, late February around here is starting to taste like a flat soda. Several of the local rarities continue, but there don’t seem to be many new birds moving into the area. While there has been some … Continue reading
Posted in Big Year, Bill Williams, Havasu NWR, La Paz County, LCRV, Migration, Mohave County, Vagrants
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Keeping notes and eBird
After a great weekend of birding, the field notebook I was using was filled to its last page. This always gives me a great sense of accomplishment, wrapping up a notebook’s worth of birding experiences and ornithological data. On top … Continue reading
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Links
There are quite a few webpages and videos out there right now that are at least a little relevant to LCRV birding, so I’d like to share some here. For anyone looking for information on birding the LCRV, there is … Continue reading
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Mew Gull – Bullhead City
Way back on January 29, David and I embarked on an epic day of birding…well, not all that epic, until we crossed the Bullhead/Laughlin bridge (just south of Davis Dam), and noted a gull flock loafing below the bridge. We … Continue reading
Posted in Identification, LCRV, Mohave County, Vagrants
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Greater Roadrunner
Yesterday, I had an opportunity to photograph a favorite desert bird – a friendly Greater Roadrunner. I’ve encountered this individual before, a spunky bird with little fear of humans. Most Americans are aware of the existence of birds called … Continue reading
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Water Issues
Birding constantly segues into conservation, it’s inevitable. Here on the LCRV, it’s difficult to stand on the shores of Lake Havasu and imagine the river that used to run there, flanked by a forest of willow and cottonwood. Those forests … Continue reading
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‘Ahakhav Tribal Preserve
The ‘Ahakhav Tribal Preserve lies just outside of Parker, AZ. The preserve was established in 1995 by the Colorado River Indian Tribes as a place to restore the natural and cultural heritage of the Colorado River. Now it stands as … Continue reading
Mohave County Big Year
Big years will be getting a lot of attention soon, with the film “The Big Year” to be released sometime this year. Usually when we hear about a big year, it’s for the ABA area (the U.S. and Canada). This … Continue reading
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Phainopepla Fables 