Bird Watching - LosGatosBirdWatcher.com https://losgatosbirdwatcher.com Fri, 24 Apr 2026 01:09:01 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9 https://losgatosbirdwatcher.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/cropped-favicon-32x32.png Bird Watching - LosGatosBirdWatcher.com https://losgatosbirdwatcher.com 32 32 Spring Migration: Who Arrives Each Spring to Bay Area Yards  https://losgatosbirdwatcher.com/spring-migration-who-arrives-each-spring-to-bay-area-yards/ Fri, 24 Apr 2026 01:00:42 +0000 https://losgatosbirdwatcher.com/?p=20938 Oriole at feeder by Tony Woo In April, we can find some of our most exciting spring arrivals. Each of these birds has traveled from wintering grounds in Mexico or Central America—with more on the way. Allen’s Hummingbird – A flash of copper. They prefer coastal habitats Black-headed Grosbeak – They come to seed feeders and […]

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]]> Birds Are Good for Your Brain https://losgatosbirdwatcher.com/birds-are-good-for-your-brain/ Sat, 18 Apr 2026 03:04:23 +0000 https://losgatosbirdwatcher.com/?p=20907 The world feels noisy. Our attention is pulled in every direction. And yet step outside, even for a few minutes and something shifts. A chickadee calls. A hummingbird zips past. A finch lands at the feeder. Your breathing slows. Your shoulders drop. You feel better. This isn’t just a feeling. It’s biology. [Photo: Mockingbird singing […]

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]]> What Is an Egg? A Tiny Miracle of Nature https://losgatosbirdwatcher.com/what-is-an-egg/ Tue, 03 Mar 2026 01:44:29 +0000 https://losgatosbirdwatcher.com/?p=20467 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 Gatos and beyond. But behind every chickadee, hummingbird, or grosbeak you see at your feeder begins something extraordinary: an egg. A bird’s egg is one […]

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]]> Winter Birds: What Am I Seeing in My Yard Right Now? https://losgatosbirdwatcher.com/winter-birds-what-am-i-seeing-in-my-yard-right-now/ Fri, 23 Jan 2026 03:08:14 +0000 https://losgatosbirdwatcher.com/?p=20423 Yellow-rumped Warbler by Tony Woo Winter 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, joining our year-round residents. Whether you’re watching from your backyard, visiting local open spaces, or strolling through your neighborhood, winter offers plenty of opportunities […]

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]]> The Complete History of the Christmas Bird Count https://losgatosbirdwatcher.com/the-history-of-the-christmas-bird-count/ Mon, 01 Dec 2025 18:55:15 +0000 https://losgatosbirdwatcher.com/?p=20096 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: Buffle Heads by Tony Woo That’s right, before the 20th century, holiday traditions sometimes included the “Christmas Side Hunt,” where people would head into […]

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]]> How to Attract Birds to Your Yard with Birdbaths https://losgatosbirdwatcher.com/attract-birdbaths-to-your-yard/ Tue, 01 Jul 2025 19:19:21 +0000 https://losgatosbirdwatcher.com/?p=18362 Make a Splash: Attract Birds to Your Yard with Birdbaths If you’re trying to create a bird-friendly garden and enjoy seeing bird activity outside your window, adding a water source such as Birdbaths is one of the best ways to support backyard birds—especially in the hotter months.. Seen here these Western Bluebird fledglings are making […]

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]]> Gardening for Wildlife https://losgatosbirdwatcher.com/gardening-for-wildlife/ Tue, 13 May 2025 01:56:42 +0000 https://losgatosbirdwatcher.com/?p=17947 Gardening for Wildlife To create a bird-friendly yard, plant your garden with a bird’s diet in mind, choosing plants that nourish local Wildlife as well. Plant what birds like and what you like too, this creates biodiversity and a dynamic outdoor space to attract the widest variety of birds. Some people use the 70-30 rule […]

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]]> Sunset Birdwatching: Fundraiser for SCVBA’s Spring Birdathon https://losgatosbirdwatcher.com/sunset-birdwatching/ Fri, 09 May 2025 03:08:04 +0000 https://losgatosbirdwatcher.com/?p=17923 Sunset Birdwatching: Fundraiser for SCVBA’s Spring Birdathon May 2025 Today I led quite a team of folks for the Santa Clara Valley Bird Alliance spring birdathon, enjoying some beautiful Sunset Birdwatching along the way. We had a vast array of skill levels which helped in gathering our species. This year I decided to mix it […]

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]]> From Leaves to Life: The Hidden Benefits for Birds & Pollinators https://losgatosbirdwatcher.com/leaving-the-leaves-for-the-birds/ Fri, 15 Nov 2024 03:36:17 +0000 https://losgatosbirdwatcher.com/?p=15778 From Leaves to Life: How Keeping Your Leaf Piles Supports Birds & Insects November 15, 2024 Lisa Myers, owner of Los Gatos Birdwatcher, knows that a nature-friendly yard means a happier, healthier place for birdwatching. Here’s Lisa with her pets, Chico and Easy, taking in the beauty of fall in her backyard in Campbell. As the leaves fall, […]

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]]> Bringing Hummingbird Magic to Your Yard https://losgatosbirdwatcher.com/bringing-hummingbird-magic-to-your-yard/ Fri, 15 Nov 2024 02:35:43 +0000 https://losgatosbirdwatcher.com/?p=15726 Bringing Hummingbird Magic to Your Yard Bringing Hummingbird Magic to Your Yard November 15, 2024 This autumn season, the hummingbirds are humming up a storm in Kathleen’s backyard. If you’ve ever dreamed of creating a hummingbird haven in your own yard, you’re in for a treat. We sat down with Kathleen, a long-time Los Gatos […]

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