Monthly Archives: August 2011

Gray Vireo quest

Posted on August 31, 2011 by Matt

In addition to the title bird (spoiler alert, I saw one!), I finally found some Inca Doves in the neighborhood thanks to Melissa. While we were walking to a cookout at a friend’s place, she stopped to look at an … Continue reading →

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A bit greener in the high desert

Posted on August 24, 2011 by Matt

Late each summer, the southwest anticipates (and sometimes prays for) the monsoon season. While the North American Monsoon is not as strong or as famous as India’s monsoon, the basic weather patterns and physics are the same. As the highlands … Continue reading →

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O Valencia (County)

Posted on August 20, 2011 by Matt

(I’ve been listening to a lot of The Decemberists lately) Several months ago, I volunteered to lead a shorebird trip for the Central New Mexico Audubon’s Thursday birder outing. Although I am no expert on shorebirds, I find them fascinating–possibly … Continue reading →

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Oregon trip part 4: birding in the humidity

Posted on August 1, 2011 by Matt

After my long coast birding trip, I decided to scrap my plans to go into the Cascades and look for birds like White-headed Woodpecker, Sooty, Grouse, and Calliope Hummingbird. Instead, I’d stick around Portland again for the next two days. … Continue reading →

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