Archive - Bird Mountain

Birding Resources

-a partial list, in no particular order-

Jun 7 • Mark Bonta

May 2026

Staccato -> Drone

-migration fades to invisibility-

May 30 • Mark Bonta

King or Clapper

Reset On Saturday, May 2nd the rain has stopped and it’s clear, with the forecast nothing but chill.

May 16 • Mark Bonta

On April 22 at dawn, between rain showers, three bulky duck silhouettes skim Bald Eagle ridge and then veer east out of sight.

May 11 • Mark Bonta

April 2026

After a cursory April Fool’s Day balcony count, it’s off to the Happy Valley Intergalactic Airport for long flights to a 12-day working vacation in…

Apr 21 • Mark Bonta

As March winds down, the balcony and other backside elements on our block of old, downtown buildings are invaded by curious, probing European Starlings…

Apr 1 • Mark Bonta

March 2026

اگر در دلت شاخ سبز تازه‌ای نگه داری، بلبل آوازخوان خواهد آمد.

Mar 22 • Mark Bonta

Last days and first signs

Mar 9 • Mark Bonta

February 2026

Groundhog Day sees a brilliant 4:30 AM lunar halo and bright afternoon sun, bright enough to melt the salty parking lot gravel.

Feb 15 • Mark Bonta

-birding below zero-

Feb 1 • Mark Bonta

January 2026

First birds first

Jan 19 • Mark Bonta

2025 Highlights

--birds (and Balkans)--

Jan 1 • Mark Bonta