I’m feeling thankful to have an eBird yard list. For 5 years I’ve been submitting eBird checklists from my yard. I’ve submitted 338 checklists and have observed 82 species. Birds seen all year long and in abundance include Blue Jay, Northern Cardinal, American Crow, House Finch, and Black-capped Chickadee. Here’s a summary of the birds…

My first trip to California as a birder was a success with nearly 20 lifers, including Steller’s Jay, White-headed Woodpecker, Oak Titmouse, Mountain Quail, Green-tailed Towhee, and Barn Owl. Locations included Three Rivers, Sequoia National Park, and Kings Canyon National Park. The most magical experience was in Sequoia National Park’s Crescent Meadow, known as the…