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 be heard for miles across California’s Central Valley–it’s the call of the Sandhill Cranes as they arrive by the thousands. These ancient and elegant birds have captured the hearts of bird lovers, especially Lisa Myers, […]
Owls, Bats, Moths, & Nighthawks of South San Jose
Discover why birds aren’t visiting your feeder! Learn common fall bird feeding mistakes and easy fixes to attract more birds in Los Gatos and the South Bay.
Common Mistakes in Fall Bird Feeding And How to Avoid Them
Discover why birds aren’t visiting your feeder! Learn common fall bird feeding mistakes and easy fixes to attract more birds in Los Gatos and the South Bay.
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 bugs all combine to create a dynamic birdwatching location. We’ve benefited from being close to Vasona for the past 30 years. If you’re stopping by the Los Gatos Birdwatcher, be sure to take a short […]
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 summer visitors are about to head south, while year-round residents keep the feeders busy. Birdwatching Summer Visitors If you live on the valley floor, watch for White-breasted Nuthatches, bold little birds with black caps, white […]