Category Archives: LCRV

Photo Study: Two Second-Cycle California Gulls

Posted on July 22, 2013 by Lauren Harter

Phainopepla Fables has been on the back-burner lately as field work has kept us busy, and we’ve spent the past month or so catching up. We hope to update the blog more regularly now as we should have a little … Continue reading →

Posted in Identification, Lake Havasu, LCRV, Mohave County, Molt, Species Profiles | Tagged California Gull, Gull molt, Gull plumage, Second-cycle gulls | 2 Comments

Nutting’s Flycatcher Confirmed Breeding!

Posted on April 21, 2013 by David Vander Pluym

With only four previous records for the United States, Lauren Harter’s and my discovery of a Nutting’s Flycatcher in the Bill Williams River NWR in the winter of 2011-2012 was a shock, though there was a prior record (Sept 2008) … Continue reading →

Posted in Bill Williams, LCRV, Mohave County, Vagrants | Tagged LCRV, Mosquito Flats, Nutting's Flycatcher, Nutting's Flycatcher breeding | 21 Comments

Mew Gull in Lake Havasu City

Posted on March 24, 2013 by Lauren Harter

From a birder’s perspective, one particularly nice aspect of living in Lake Havasu City is the chance to just swing by Rotary Park on the way to the grocery store. I’ve had a cold the past few days and haven’t … Continue reading →

Posted in Lake Havasu, LCRV, Mohave County, Vagrants | Tagged Adult gulls, Birding, Gull, Gull identification, Lake Havasu City Arizona, Mew Gull, Ring-billed Gull | 4 Comments

Species Profile: Franklin’s Gull

Posted on March 23, 2013 by David Vander Pluym

The Franklin’s Gull is an attractive member of one of my favorite groups. It is also always one of the highlights of spring waterbird migration in the LCRV. With a black hood and a pink blush to the chest even … Continue reading →

Posted in Identification, Lake Havasu, LCRV, Migration, Molt, Species Profiles | Tagged Franklin's Gull, LCRV | 1 Comment

Viewing the LCRV Swallow Spectacle

Posted on March 15, 2013 by David Vander Pluym

I love spectacles of migration, huge numbers of animals moving; no photos can do it justice. I have been lucky to have had the opportunity to see some of these amazing sights. Hundreds of thousands of Sooty Shearwaters off the California … Continue reading →

Posted in Birding Locations, La Paz County, Lake Havasu, LCRV, Migration, Mohave County, San Bernardino County, Techniques, Yuma County | Tagged Colorado River, Lake Havasu, LCRV, Martinez Lake, Mittry Lake, Tree Swallow | 1 Comment

Spring Changes

Posted on March 10, 2013 by David Vander Pluym

Warming temperatures and changes in the bird life are always a good sign that spring is here around Lake Havasu. Spring means not only changes in the bird life in the LCRV but also the start of the field season … Continue reading →

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An interesting Ferruginous Hawk

Posted on February 27, 2013 by David Vander Pluym

Ferrugunios Hawk, the “Regal Eagle,” a magnificent bird and a species I never see often enough. Though the light morph birds are beautiful, I am always amazed at the beauty of intermediate/dark morph birds. The rufous tones to the dark … Continue reading →

Posted in Identification, La Paz County, LCRV | Tagged Ferruginous Hawk, Parker Valley, Plumage | Leave a comment

North American Migration Count 2013

Posted on February 25, 2013 by Lauren Harter

The North American Migration Count is like the Christmas Bird Count, but in the spring and on a county-sized scale. This year, the count will be happening on Saturday, May 11. Mark your calendars! This will be my third year … Continue reading →

Posted in AZFO, Events, La Paz County, LCRV, Migration, News, North American Migration Count | Tagged Citizen science, La Paz County, La Paz County Arizona | Leave a comment

Storm Birding

Posted on February 21, 2013 by David Vander Pluym

On Wednesday morning, 20 Feb Lauren and I awoke to find the mountains around us hidden by clouds with a steady rain falling. As the clouds lifted they revealed the mountains were covered in snow. This may surprise people, but since we … Continue reading →

Posted in Lake Havasu, LCRV, Vagrants | Tagged Blackpoll Warbler, Lake Havasu, Pacific Loon, Weather | Leave a comment

Loon Vocalizations

Posted on February 18, 2013 by Lauren Harter

Here on Lake Havasu, it is not uncommon to hear the wails of Common Loons drifting across the water on still mornings, especially as spring migration begins. Just the other day, though, David and I were at Site Six watching … Continue reading →