Alameda County Fair small animals exhibit includes the following: ducks, peacocks, parakeets, doves, chickens, geese, parrolets, love birds, quail, finches, and swans. Wild owls live in the palm trees on the grounds.
My favorite was the parakeet exhibit with two green parakeets fighting over positioning on a ladder!
Tuesday, June 29, 2010
Sunday, June 27, 2010
Birds at Alameda County Fair
Looking for the bird display at the Alameda County Fair...I will check it out and post information here. They usually have parakeets, finches, canaries, chickens, and maybe some parrots.
One of the themes is "Pick Up Chicks" http://www.alamedacountyfair.com/2010fair/home/index.php
One of the themes is "Pick Up Chicks" http://www.alamedacountyfair.com/2010fair/home/index.php
Saturday, June 26, 2010
Bird Watching on Sunday June 20 - Veterans Park in Livermore
Hosted by the Livermore Area Recreation and Park District ranger Patti Cole, we spent the evening viewing birds and a few mammals, too.
When the wild turkeys' calls changed abruptly we looked around for what might be causing the disturbance. Walking slowly near a barbeque pit was a beautiful bobcat. The cat crossed the open patio area, stopped to look at us all staring at him through binoculars, and slowly walked away. He was approximately 30 yards from the group.
When we returned to this same area from our walk, three turkeys were quietly roosting in the trees protecting their young under their wings.
Looking for summer birds in the evening, we found:
Great Blue Heron
Turkey Vulture
Wild Turkeys
American Kestrel
Anna's Hummingbird
Black Phoebe
American Crow
Scrub Jay
Brown Creeper
Bewick's Wren
House Wren
Dark-eyed Junco
Spotted Towhee
Along with the excitement of seeing the bobcat and the roosting turkeys, viewing a huge Great Blue Heron nest, complete with chicks was a highlight of the evening.
Future bird watching events will soon be posted on this blog. Until then, enjoy!
When the wild turkeys' calls changed abruptly we looked around for what might be causing the disturbance. Walking slowly near a barbeque pit was a beautiful bobcat. The cat crossed the open patio area, stopped to look at us all staring at him through binoculars, and slowly walked away. He was approximately 30 yards from the group.
When we returned to this same area from our walk, three turkeys were quietly roosting in the trees protecting their young under their wings.
Looking for summer birds in the evening, we found:
Great Blue Heron
Turkey Vulture
Wild Turkeys
American Kestrel
Anna's Hummingbird
Black Phoebe
American Crow
Scrub Jay
Brown Creeper
Bewick's Wren
House Wren
Dark-eyed Junco
Spotted Towhee
Along with the excitement of seeing the bobcat and the roosting turkeys, viewing a huge Great Blue Heron nest, complete with chicks was a highlight of the evening.
Future bird watching events will soon be posted on this blog. Until then, enjoy!
The Bat House Sale Continues at BirdLodges.com
Back by popular demand....low prices on Bat Houses at http://www.birdlodges.com/bat-houses.html
Bats love to eat insects and help keep the mosquito population under control.
Bats love to eat insects and help keep the mosquito population under control.
Monday, June 14, 2010
Bats Love Insects! Great prices at BirdLodges.com on Bat Houses
It's almost summer and the bugs are here. Did you know bats can eat thousands of insects per night? Check out www.BirdLodges.com for great prices on Bat Houses.
Interesting interview with a bat: http://www.nps.gov/bibe/naturescience/interview_bat.htm
Interesting interview with a bat: http://www.nps.gov/bibe/naturescience/interview_bat.htm
Sunday June 20 Bird Watching Walk
Return of the Summer Birds
Sunday, June 20 6:00 p.m.
It's summertime and the summer birds have returned. Join us for a walk in Veterans Park as we look for flycatchers, tanagers and any other wild birds in the park. For a change of pace we will be meeting at 6:00 p.m. instead of the usual early morning time. Bring binoculars and field guides if you have them, and some are available to lend for the program.
www.larpd.dst.ca.us LARPD is sponsoring this program
Livermore Area Park & Recreation District in California
Sunday, June 20 6:00 p.m.
It's summertime and the summer birds have returned. Join us for a walk in Veterans Park as we look for flycatchers, tanagers and any other wild birds in the park. For a change of pace we will be meeting at 6:00 p.m. instead of the usual early morning time. Bring binoculars and field guides if you have them, and some are available to lend for the program.
www.larpd.dst.ca.us LARPD is sponsoring this program
Livermore Area Park & Recreation District in California
Bat Mansion Bat House Sale
A great sale on Bat Mansion Bat Houses! Regularly priced at $70.00, on special for $64.50.
Tuesday, June 8, 2010
Father's Day Sale
$10.00 off on Bread Box Window Bird Feeders!! These make a great Father's day gift for dad, or mom!
Monday, June 7, 2010
BirdLodges.com and Eco-Friendly Products
In addition to the sustainably grown eastern white pine products, BirdLodges.com also offers birdhouses made from “scraps.”
The “Unique Natural Bark Birdhouses” are made in Northern Michigan from items found in the forest. Formerly part of the living forest protecting woodland creatures, these tree branches, twigs and bark now have a new life as birdhouses.
No two of the birdhouses are alike because the building materials, while similar, give each birdhouse a unique look. Comical names, such as “Mother-In-Law” and “Condominium” also create a distinct personality when decorating your yard with birdhouses.
In addition to the sustainably grown eastern white pine products, BirdLodges.com also offers birdhouses made from “scraps.”
The “Unique Natural Bark Birdhouses” are made in Northern Michigan from items found in the forest. Formerly part of the living forest protecting woodland creatures, these tree branches, twigs and bark now have a new life as birdhouses.
No two of the birdhouses are alike because the building materials, while similar, give each birdhouse a unique look. Comical names, such as “Mother-In-Law” and “Condominium” also create a distinct personality when decorating your yard with birdhouses.
The Sunday Duckling Count
This week there were only three very young ducklings in the Arroyo Las Positas. Lots of adult ducks, one jackrabbit and two very vocal and close flying black-necked stilts. With the sun setting in the background the ducks were in silhouette on the water.
Thursday, June 3, 2010
Piedmont Bird Callers on David Letterman 2010
A link from YouTube:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wL7WO2_6JY4
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wL7WO2_6JY4
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