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What Is an Egg? A Tiny Miracle of Nature
A Tiny Miracle of Engineering At the Los Gatos Birdwatcher, we spend our time talking with customers about backyard birds,...
Why Birds Like Hot Pepper Bird Food (and Why Squirrels Hate It)
One of the most common questions we hear in the store is, “Won’t hot pepper bird seed burn the birds’...
Black Squirrels: Variation of the Eastern Gray Squirrel in Los Gatos
If you’ve recently spotted a black squirrel in your yard or neighborhood and thought, “What is that species?” you’re not...
Winter Birds: What Am I Seeing in My Yard Right Now?
Yellow-rumped Warbler by Tony WooWinter here in the South Bay is an exciting time for birdwatching. While some species head...
Cranes and Conservation: What You Might Not Know about Sandhill Cranes in California
Each autumn, as the seasons change and the snow starts to fall in the far north, a trumpet-like call can...
The Complete History of the Christmas Bird Count
From Shotguns to Spotting Scopes: Dec 14, 2025 –Jan 5, 2026. Did you know the most important bird census in the...
Owls, Bats, Moths, & Nighthawks of South San Jose
Owls, Bats, Moths, & Nighthawks of South San Jose In the South Bay, twilight brings out a cast of nocturnal...
Common Mistakes in Fall Bird Feeding And How to Avoid Them
Fall Bird Feeding Common Mistakes in Fall Bird Feeding And How to Avoid Them White-crowned Sparrow by Tony WooAs the...
Vasona: A South Bay Birding Gem
Vasona: A South Bay Birding Gem Vasona is creek and adjacent riparian habitat, the reservoir, lawns, established trees, fish, and...
Summertime Birdwatching: What’s at your feeder?
Summertime Birdwatching: What’s at your feeder? August backyard birdwatching in the South Bay means a transition period. Some of our...
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What Is an Egg? A Tiny Miracle of Nature
A Tiny Miracle of Engineering At the Los Gatos Birdwatcher, we spend our time talking with customers about backyard birds, wild bird feeding, and the joy of birdwatching in Los...
Read MoreWhy Birds Like Hot Pepper Bird Food (and Why Squirrels Hate It)
One of the most common questions we hear in the store is, “Won’t hot pepper bird seed burn the birds’ mouths?” The short answer is: No. Birds can’t taste the...
Read MoreBlack Squirrels: Variation of the Eastern Gray Squirrel in Los Gatos
If you’ve recently spotted a black squirrel in your yard or neighborhood and thought, “What is that species?” you’re not alone. We’ve had many customers asking about these squirrels and...
Read MoreWinter Birds: What Am I Seeing in My Yard Right Now?
Yellow-rumped Warbler by Tony WooWinter here in the South Bay is an exciting time for birdwatching. While some species head south, many others arrive from more northern latitudes and altitudes,...
Read MoreCranes and Conservation: What You Might Not Know about Sandhill Cranes in California
Each autumn, as the seasons change and the snow starts to fall in the far north, a trumpet-like call can be heard for miles across California’s Central Valley–it’s the call...
Read MoreThe Complete History of the Christmas Bird Count
From Shotguns to Spotting Scopes: Dec 14, 2025 –Jan 5, 2026. Did you know the most important bird census in the world began as an alternative to a bird-killing competition? Photo:...
Read MoreOwls, Bats, Moths, & Nighthawks of South San Jose
Owls, Bats, Moths, & Nighthawks of South San Jose In the South Bay, twilight brings out a cast of nocturnal performers: Mexican Free-Tailed Bat being released. Photo fromNorCalBats websiteBarn Owl...
Read MoreCommon Mistakes in Fall Bird Feeding And How to Avoid Them
Fall Bird Feeding Common Mistakes in Fall Bird Feeding And How to Avoid Them White-crowned Sparrow by Tony WooAs the seasons shift, fall is an exciting time to enjoy backyard...
Read MoreVasona: A South Bay Birding Gem
Vasona: A South Bay Birding Gem Vasona is creek and adjacent riparian habitat, the reservoir, lawns, established trees, fish, and bugs all combine to create a dynamic birdwatching location. We’ve...
Read MoreSummertime Birdwatching: What’s at your feeder?
Summertime Birdwatching: What’s at your feeder? August backyard birdwatching in the South Bay means a transition period. Some of our summer visitors are about to head south, while year-round residents...
Read MoreWhat Is an Egg? A Tiny Miracle of Nature
A Tiny Miracle of Engineering At the Los Gatos Birdwatcher, we spend our time talking with customers about backyard birds,...
Why Birds Like Hot Pepper Bird Food (and Why Squirrels Hate It)
One of the most common questions we hear in the store is, “Won’t hot pepper bird seed burn the birds’...
Black Squirrels: Variation of the Eastern Gray Squirrel in Los Gatos
If you’ve recently spotted a black squirrel in your yard or neighborhood and thought, “What is that species?” you’re not...
Winter Birds: What Am I Seeing in My Yard Right Now?
Yellow-rumped Warbler by Tony WooWinter here in the South Bay is an exciting time for birdwatching. While some species head...
Cranes and Conservation: What You Might Not Know about Sandhill Cranes in California
Each autumn, as the seasons change and the snow starts to fall in the far north, a trumpet-like call can...
The Complete History of the Christmas Bird Count
From Shotguns to Spotting Scopes: Dec 14, 2025 –Jan 5, 2026. Did you know the most important bird census in the...
Owls, Bats, Moths, & Nighthawks of South San Jose
Owls, Bats, Moths, & Nighthawks of South San Jose In the South Bay, twilight brings out a cast of nocturnal...
Common Mistakes in Fall Bird Feeding And How to Avoid Them
Fall Bird Feeding Common Mistakes in Fall Bird Feeding And How to Avoid Them White-crowned Sparrow by Tony WooAs the...
Vasona: A South Bay Birding Gem
Vasona: A South Bay Birding Gem Vasona is creek and adjacent riparian habitat, the reservoir, lawns, established trees, fish, and...
Summertime Birdwatching: What’s at your feeder?
Summertime Birdwatching: What’s at your feeder? August backyard birdwatching in the South Bay means a transition period. Some of our...