The Birders Report

Western Willet (Tringa semipalmata) photos by Larry Jordan (Click on photos for full sized images) The Willet (Tringa semipalmata) doesn’t look very interesting as it scours the shore, or in this case, the Arcata Marsh mudflats. Its a rather nondescript wading bird consisting of two subspecies, the Western Willet (Catoptrophorus semipalmatus inornatus) pictured here, and the Eastern Willet (C. s. semipalmatus). [...]

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Turkey Vuture (Cathartes aura) in Flight photos by Larry Jordan Turkey Vultures (Cathartes aura) are so underrated and misunderstood.  Some people think they’re ugly, but not I (click on photos for full sized images). That bare skin on their head serves a purpose.  Not only does it help keep their heads clean when partaking of [...]

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Burrowing Owl Family (Athene cunicularia) photo by Larry Jordan There seem to be more and more bird lovers, bird bloggers and bird photographers in our midst as “birding” is growing in popularity.  Do I think this is a good thing?  Of course I do!  To get outside and enjoy all of the beauty that nature [...]

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Lesser Goldfinch (Spinus psaltria) Female photos by Larry Jordan I have two 36 inch Nyjer seed tube feeders made by Droll Yankees that attract goldfinches and Pine Siskins like crazy.  Little did I know that Lesser Goldfinches (Spinus psaltria) like a bit of salad with their seeds.  Click on photos for full sized images. According [...]

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Common Raven (Corvus corax) photos and video by Larry Jordan Last Weekend was our yearly bird outing to Lassen Volcanic National Park where we heard many a call from the Common Raven (Corvus corax).  Their calls echoed through the morning forest as I went searching for nesting birds to photograph. While attempting to photograph the [...]

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