Monthly Archives: March 2011

Mas Osprey

Posted on March 31, 2011 by joeschelling

Before I get to today’s Osprey, yesterday was a bit breezy for birds, but I did get this picture of one of the numerous caterpillars that have been crawling all around the arroyos,  up the stucco walls around my house, … Continue reading →

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Ospreyland

Posted on March 29, 2011 by joeschelling

TIngley Ponds this morning was graced by the presence of an Osprey, a not very common occurrence.  Sitting in a tree (just to the right of the one with a huge porcupine in it) by the northern pond, he took … Continue reading →

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Ojito Morning

Posted on March 26, 2011 by joeschelling

This morning, I got up early and checked out Ojito de San Antonio Open Space on the east side of the Sandias just north of the freeway.  A little early, cool, and breezy, so it wasn’t too birdy except in … Continue reading →

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New Nest

Posted on March 25, 2011 by joeschelling

Checking up on the nesting Cactus Wrens in Embudito Canyon this morning (and it looks like there are two of them), today I see the Curve-billed Thrashers have joined the party. While both species are using cholla for placing their … Continue reading →

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The Complexities of Life

Posted on March 24, 2011 by joeschelling

For weeks now, I’ve been telling everybody to double-check those lumps in the trees…if it’s not mistletoe or an old nest, it’s almost surely a porcupine. Turns out that’s not always the case.  On today’s stroll along the levees off … Continue reading →

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Another Day, Another Owl

Posted on March 23, 2011 by joeschelling

Took a quick trip down to the Belen Marsh (next to the Taco Bell at the first exit off I-25) this morning to successfully confirm rumors that American Avocets and Black-necked Stilts have started to come back, and that someone … Continue reading →

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Nest Check

Posted on March 20, 2011 by joeschelling

Checked in with the expectant mothers this morning, stopping first at the owl near the Open Space Visitor Center, where I got a few better pictures of her. And then it was off to the Rio Grande Nature Center, where … Continue reading →

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Super Saturday

Posted on March 19, 2011 by joeschelling

Delightful morning today first at Alameda Open Space and then a little time near the Open Space Visitor Center.  Spring is certainly just about to happen around here, with a few trees starting to bloom, including this (I think) crab … Continue reading →

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Nesting Cactus Wrens

Posted on March 18, 2011 by joeschelling

A little quiet in Embudito Canyon this morning, but a nice mix of birds, a few of whom were willing to sit for a photograph, including this Gambel’s Quail and Scrub Jay. The real highlight of the day, however, was … Continue reading →

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Spring Thaw

Posted on March 17, 2011 by joeschelling

The last couple of days the weather has been downright balmy, pushing into the mid-70s, and convincing the lizards to come back out and join the turtles that have been basking in the sun the last few weeks.  Too hot … Continue reading →

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