
Snowy Owl
The most unexpected of observations: a snowy owl (Chinese name is 雪鴞) in Orange County, Southern California! Thanks to CNN for the tip. Continue reading Snowy Owl
The most unexpected of observations: a snowy owl (Chinese name is 雪鴞) in Orange County, Southern California! Thanks to CNN for the tip. Continue reading Snowy Owl
First observed at San Joaquin Wildlife Sanctuary. This bird was loud! Continue reading California Thrasher
First observed at San Joaquin Wildlife Sanctuary Continue reading Blue-gray Gnatcatcher
Observed a few times in my backyard. Continue reading Black-headed Grosbeak
Chinese name is 白額雁 and means a goose with a white forehead. A rare observation at the Irvine Marsh, seen with an Egyptian goose. Continue reading Greater White-fronted Goose
Chinese name is 美洲反嘴鷸 and literally means a reverse beak. Commonly seen at the Irvine marsh. Continue reading American Avocet
Chinese name is 斑姬地鳩. Observed at Oahu. They were everywhere! Continue reading Zebra Dove
Chinese name: 庫柏鷹. Observed at the Irvine Marsh in August 2021. Juvenile? Continue reading Cooper’s hawk
Chinese name is 星蜂鳥. First observed at Huntington Beach Central Park. Rare sighting back in April 2021. Continue reading Calliope hummingbird
One of the websites I stumbled upon last year is called DonorsChoose. On this website, teachers who have need of supplies and support can create a project to attract funding from donors. The recipient also provides pictures and updates on … Continue reading Giving Back