October 2019 – BlueRavenBirders

Review: Bird Families of the World

October 29, 2019

Bird Families of the World: A Guide to the Spectacular Diversity of Birds by David W. Winkler, Shawn M. Billerman, and Irby J. Lovette Co-published by Lynx Edicions and the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, 2015 ISBN-10: 8494189204 ISBN-13: 978-8494189203 599 pages https://www.amazon.com/Bird-Families-World-Spectacular-Diversity/dp/8494189204 https://www.lynxeds.com/product/bird-families-of-the-world/ I found this book to be amazing with lots of photos. Definitely … More Review: Bird Families of the World

To & From Boise – Sept 2019

October 24, 2019

Monday September 23, 2019 and Wednesday September 25, 2019 This is my only decent picture from the drive to Boise on Monday. Both of the reservoirs/bird areas near the I-84 freeway had little water and the birds refused to pose. If you are looking to go birding near Boise check out the Golden Eagle Audubon … More To & From Boise – Sept 2019

Bear River Refuge – Sept 2019

October 22, 2019

Sunday September 22, 2019 On my way home from Price I was making such good time that I decided to go round my favorite refuge. The phragmites controlled burn happened in one of the units a few days prior so there was quite a bit of burned vegetation. This did not stop the wading birds … More Bear River Refuge – Sept 2019

College Rodeo – Price UT 2019 pt2

October 17, 2019

I’ve divided the photos from the Price rodeo into two posts. They combine the photos from the Friday night performance & slack, and the Saturday slack and night performance. There were just too many favorites to keep it to just one. Here’s part two. — Jenny Rodeo Horses ————————————————————- Bareback Bronc Riding ————————————– Breakaway roping … More College Rodeo – Price UT 2019 pt2

Price Canyon – Sept 2019

October 15, 2019

Sunday September 22, 2019 I spent an hour or so driving up Price canyon before hitting the road home. It was a gorgeous drive with lots of great canyon views but very few birds. Clearly migration has happened. I got to see a Dusky grouse so that made me very happy. And any morning spent … More Price Canyon – Sept 2019

College Rodeo – Price UT 2019 pt1

October 10, 2019

I’ve divided the photos from the Price rodeo into two posts. They combine the photos from the Friday night performance & slack, and the Saturday slack and night performance. There were just too many favorites to keep it to just one. Here’s part one. — Jenny Rodeo Horses ————————————————————- Bareback Bronc Riding ————————————– Breakaway roping … More College Rodeo – Price UT 2019 pt1

Antelope Island – Sept 2019

October 8, 2019

Friday September 20, 2019 Dawn at Antelope Island with a bit of rain and a lot of sunflowers. Killdeer in the rain Red necked phaleropes, there were thousands of them, I did not know they migrated through. Such a marvelous surprise! American avocet, Red necked phaleropes, Willet Willet & Avocet Western meadowlarks and a European … More Antelope Island – Sept 2019

College Rodeo – Pocatello 2019 pt2

October 3, 2019

Idaho State University’s rodeo (home game), Friday the 13th and Saturday the 14th lots of fun, sunshine, and horses. — Jenny Saddle bronc – Dismount Saddle bronc – Jazz hands Goat tying Steer wrestling I love the coloring of this horse Audience Barrel racing I had no idea there was a dog out on in … More College Rodeo – Pocatello 2019 pt2

Yellowstone – Sept 2019 pt2

October 1, 2019

Yellowstone Part 2: Continuing to the Mud Volcano, Yellowstone Lake, West Thumb, then Firehole Lake Drive and home. Saturday 9/7/19 At this point in the year the Lake area has fewer tourists since it is too cold to swim or do much boating. We were able to stop and hang out at the lake for … More Yellowstone – Sept 2019 pt2

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A bird, a book, and a pair of binoculars

Month: October 2019