Spring in the State Park
on April 5, 2026
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What a beautiful spring weekend!
Nesting Season is Here
on March 6, 2026
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It’s nesting season! Keep that in mind when working outside! From Birding Nevada:“Some birds are nesting already so it’s time for the occasional reminders about how not to disturb nests, especially owls and hawks. Great Horned Owls already have owlets in the nest, some Red-tailed Hawks and hummingbirds are already on eggs, and Cooper’s Hawks are doing nest housekeeping (nestkeeping? ) to prepare for spring egg laying. Our presence at nests prevents much needed sleep, adds stress, can prevent meal … Read More
Birder’s Corner
on January 19, 2026
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Some tips on the birding lingo!
National Bird Day – January 5
on January 5, 2025
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Today is National Bird Day! January 5th coincides with the annual Christmas Bird Count. Here are a few ideas to celebrate:1️⃣Learn one new bird2️⃣Practice looking at birds in your binoculars3️⃣Buy a bird feeder with local bird seed4️⃣Listen to birds outside5️⃣Download a birding app like iNaturalist, eBird, or Merlin
Birdwatching Tips 5 of 5
on July 9, 2024
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As they say, the early bird catches the worm. There is a definite difference between trying to birdwatch at sunrise versus trying to birdwatch in the afternoon. The quantity, quality, and frequency is staggeringly lower later. Birds prefer early morning and cooler temperatures. Normally they start to drop off in activity and calls mid-morning.