March 1, 2020 I took the morning to go north and investigate the birding potential at Market Lake. Sadly it is still iced over. I noticed birds on my way there, and stopped in Blackfoot on the way back to check out a field of geese and swans. A lovely morning of driving and birding. … More Market Lake – March 2020
Do I know how to treat myself on Valentines day or what? It was a gorgeous evening at the refuge. It’s nice to see the Northern pintails starting to migrate through. Looks like most of the Rough legged hawks have moved on. Fascinating – Jenny Canada geese are all paired up Northern pintails and Mallards … More Bear River Refuge – Valentines Day 2020
Shanna and I headed south towards Salt Lake early in the morning. The plan was to meet up with my sister and go to a Lunar festival. I knew we left early enough that if we wanted to do some shopping we could. After much discussion we decided to go to Best Buy. Shanna has … More Bear River Refuge – Feb 1 2020
I was in Idaho Falls for work reasons so I was able to take a drive up to Market Lake in the early evening. The roads were dry until I got to the preserve then there was a lot of snow. I did not go all the way to the shelter belt since I was … More Market Lake – January 2020
Melinda and I went out birding a couple of times while I was visiting Italy TX. Shanna went with us both times which is great since she can really spot birds. Dad also came along on one of the drives. I saw my first Blue headed vireo!! Too much fun – Jenny So many, many, … More Near Italy TX – December 2019
On our way to catch a plane to Texas, Shanna and I birded our way from the freeway to the viewing tower at Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge. Refuge in winter colors Northern harrier Pied billed grebe One of several Rough legged hawks And this Rough legged hawk And another Rough legged hawk Great blue … More Bear River Refuge – December 2019
Okay, if you’ve read of my car reviews, you’re probably aware that I’m not really a SUV woman. Most just don’t seem to really do anything very well other than suck up a ton of gas and take up a lot of space. They’re rarely all that comfortable to drive, which is a pity, since … More Car for birders review #8: Volvo XC60
I got up super early (5:30 a.m.) and drove out to Red Rock Canyon National Park. First I drove up Calico Basin Road to look for birds and in some ways this was the best of the day with Gambel’s quails, mourning doves, house sparrows and cottontail bunnies at the Red Spring Picnic area. There … More Red Rock Canyon NV
I did some exploration on the birding prospects, spots, and roads around Lake Lowell. Not a lot of birds at this time of year, but a promising spot for the spring. Lots of pollution in the air and bad lighting so not a lot of photos. – Jenny Dark eyed junco Ducks & Gulls Canada … More Lake Lowell – November 2019
Birding around American Falls and Massacre Rocks…an exploration of what may be about. Survey says… not much. — Jenny Canada geese at the marina on American Falls Reservoir Starling as tree ornaments at the cemetary Gulls below the dam Loggerhead shrike at Massacre Rocks Birds & Mammals Rock doves Eurasian collared doves Black billed magpies … More American Falls & Environs – November 2019
