Fresno Audubon

Last minute gift idea for those birders - or aspiring birders - on your list.

What is a 'bird irruption'? If you've never seen a #PineSiskin, this is your year. In the past month, the birds have invaded the United States in search of food, inundating backyard feeders across the country. They are starting to arrive in the Central Valley now. Without question, it's one of the biggest irruption years in recorded history for the finches. Get out the Nyjer Seed Feeders! Brown and heavily striped with a flash of bright yellow on their wings and tails, Pin...e Siskins are typically found in abundance across Canada, and to a lesser extent in the U.S., in northern states and higher elevations of the west and northeast, as well as parts of Mexico. This year, though, they are everywhere in-between. As with a handful of other northern species, Pine Siskins can irrupt southward in years when there is a shortage of food in their home range. This year, a meager supply of conifer seeds across Canada's boreal forest has caused the birds to push south in mind-boggling numbers. More photos and video throughout #SiskinWeek ! Photo credit: Mick Thompson #Irruption #BirdMigration #Finches #Passerine #Migration #Birding #BirdFeeders #Audubon #Birding #BirdNerd #BirdPhotography #Canon #CanonPhotography #CanonNaturePhotography

Have you heard of a ‘superflight’? How about an ‘irruption’? We’ll be posting more about this phenomenon during the week - here’s an intro:

Here’s a wonderful article about a very talented Fresno Audubon member Larry Cusick. via Kings River Life Magazine

A Double Crested Cormorant has quite the meal here!

New study finds that birds increase happiness - but you all already knew that didn’t you?

Last chance to register for tomorrow evening’s Zoom event with area expert Jeff Davis. Tues Nov 10 - Online Mtg featuring area expert Jeff Davis. More information and registration links here:... https://fresnoaudubon.org/event-calendar/ After registering you will receive Zoom login info.

Info on tomorrow's virtual zoom meeting with Jeff Davis at 7pm including an option to submit your questions beforehand. If you haven't yet registered please visit https://buff.ly/3n80MK6 to sign up!

Statement from National Audubon Society on Election results. November 07, 2020 NEW YORK People are rising up to demand action on climate change and racial equity. And birds are telling us there is no time to lose: more than two-thirds of North American birds are threatened with extinction because of climate change. We need bold, equitable, and durable action on climate. That’s why Audubon’s 1.9 million members are helping to lead this movement. Rural and urban, progress...Continue reading

RARE BIRD ALERT Neotropic Cormorant (Phalacrocorax brasilianus) (1) - Reported Nov 06, 2020 13:53 - Wahtoke Lake, Fresno, California... - Map: https://www.google.com/url - Checklist: https://www.google.com/url - Media: 2 Photos - Comments: "Believe is or not, I have yet AGAIN found the Neotropic Comoroant this time at Wahtoke lake. White V pattern on base of bill. Long tail lifted off the ground. Darker black than the more drab DCCO. Smaller than a DCCO slightly bigger maybe than a mallard. The yellow on the base of the bill did not extend to the eye. All back around the eye. First seen on the shore, then again later swimming with the other DCCO. Dad was able to get some good enough photos taken, will upload shortly. Most likely the same bird seen at two previous locations in the general area." See more

The Yurok are bring condors back to NW California! Hopefully condor releases in 2021. https://www.audubon.org//an-indigenous-effort-return-condo The proposed rule has a lot of cool information if you really want to get into the weeds: https://www.federalregister.gov//endangered-and-threatened

Upcoming EVENTS: Tues Nov 10 - Online Mtg featuring area expert Jeff Davis. Sat Nov 21 - Virtual Field Trip to Fresno Wastewater Treatment Plant.... More information and registration links here: https://fresnoaudubon.org/event-calendar/ Get an idea of what our VIRTUAL FIELD TRIP will entail below. While you're there, please subscribe to our new YouTube Channel! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iuu55KkOzuA

RARE BIRD ALERT In case anyone lives near, or is headed to the Central Coast.

Corvids, including our mascot the Yellow-billed Magpie, are quite intelligent! https://mymodernmet.com/hans-forsberg-birdbox/

RARE BIRD ALERT Madera County *Photo for info only via Cornell* Horned Grebe (Podiceps auritus) (1)... - Reported Nov 04, 2020 09:41 - Sierra National Forest, Bass Lake US-CA 37.32476, -119.57980, Madera, California - Map: https://www.google.com/url - Checklist: https://www.google.com/url - Comments: "Male horned grebe in non breeding plumage. White cheeks, red eye" See more

Well hello there! These bird feeder cam close ups are sure to brighten your day.

National Audubon Society official statement on the 2020 Election follows: https://tinyurl.com/y6hqrqek

Today's the DAY! #VoteForTheBirds #BirdsTellUs #audubon #audubonsociety #vote #voting #forthebirds #birdconservation #birdprotection