On the Red-tailed Hawk nest, last year’s breeding pair returned to the same nest and have again produced three young; young hawks, just about ready to leave the nest, are called “eyas (singular) or “eyasses” (plural).

Eight new bird species for my life list, photographed on a trip to Sierra Valley Preserve (Feather River Land Trust), May 11, 2024, along with some other bird species.

Some insects, arachnid, and birds from various locations.

New species #4 and #5 for 2024; Virginia Rail and Red-necked Phalarope, and other spring species. The video for the Virginia Rail records its call only; the bird does not show. It is a very shy and elusive bird and is seldom seen but often heard.

March and early April have brought three new bird species for me, along with some very notable uncommon visitors. New species: Cackling Goose, Eared Grebe, Red Crossbill. Visitors: Western Kingbird, Cinnamon Teal, Hooded Merganser, Greater Yellowlegs, White-faced Ibis.

Getting caught up, another month gone by. Photos from several different days in February 2024. My best Bald Eagle photos to date.

More Bald Eagle, more Bald Eagle; Ferruginous Hawk, Northern Flicker

January 19, 2024. Kestrel, Hawk, Eagle

January 14, 2024. Bald Eagle and others from a ride covering various places around American Valley.

January 11, 2024. Another somewhat sunny day; took advantage of the previous snowstorm to get photos of Mount Hough lookout.