Monthly Archives: September 2010

My birding skills pop quiz

Posted on September 26, 2010 by Matt

On Friday, I went to talk to Chris Witt, UNM Biology professor and bird curator of the Museum of Southwestern Biology. Several of his students had encouraged me to ask him about volunteering with some research and also to talk … Continue reading →

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American Pipits at Tramway wetlands 9/22

Posted on September 22, 2010 by Matt

Albuquerque got a lot of rain Monday afternoon and evening and then even more Wednesday morning. Rainy weather during migration in Pennsylvania was always good for bringing down migrant waterbirds. Hoping this would be the case here as well as … Continue reading →

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Long trip to Bandelier 9/20

Posted on September 20, 2010 by Matt

Today I learned that there is no quick way to get to Los Alamos, NM or Bandelier National Monument.  Santa Fe is less than and hour away, but the next 40 miles takes over an hour. So why did I … Continue reading →

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Common Nighthawk over Nob Hill 9/17

Posted on September 17, 2010 by Matt

Melissa and I decided to get pizza at Il Vicino in Nob Hill and walked there from campus. Among the many pigeons and starlings, we noticed a Common Nighthawk (Bernalillo bird #147) flying overhead. These birds are often seen over … Continue reading →

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Birding around Belen 9/17

Posted on September 17, 2010 by Matt

We were supposed to meet the group at Whitfield at 8:30 for the Central New Mexico Audubon’s first Saturday birding trip. But 8:30 found us zipping down I-25 trying to make it before the group got too far out into … Continue reading →

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Tingley Beach bosque 9/13

Posted on September 13, 2010 by Matt

Its name is misleading, as there is no beach. But this area has three artificial ponds stocked with fish including one that is only for children. Another pond is for model boats which I’ve seen people use to chase the … Continue reading →

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Scenery between Albuquerque and Santa Fe

Posted on September 12, 2010 by Matt

No birds in this post, just a few pictures I took while Mel and I drove up to Santa Fe for dinner at her adviser’s house. There are a few basalt lava flows that form a plateau about 3/4 of … Continue reading →

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Birds up close at Rio Grande Nature Center 9/11

Posted on September 11, 2010 by Matt

Melissa and I went on the Saturday morning bird walk at the Nature Center hoping to see some birds close up at the banding station. Some early morning ballooners just added to the scenery. At one point, the sound of … Continue reading →

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Thursday birding high in the Sandias 9/9

Posted on September 10, 2010 by Matt

Thursday was not the day to forget my camera. I was headed to the top of the Sandias with the Central New Mexico Audubon Thursday birding group, but the sight of the Sandias clouded over made me think those plans … Continue reading →

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Sandia Foothills Open Space, 9/7/10

Posted on September 10, 2010 by Matt

Albuquerque’s parks include several “open space” areas, mostly on the edges of the city. These areas preserve some of the southwestern environments including riparian forest and scruby semi-desert. Two days ago in the morning I spent some time exploring some … Continue reading →

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