Monthly Archives: May 2012

Birds, Butterflies and Bobcats!

Posted on May 30, 2012 by joeschelling

Despite the springtime winds that popped up pretty much every day this week, it was a good week for butterflies, birds, and even a few cool-looking lizards and other surprises.  Thursday would see the Thursday Birder group off to Otero … Continue reading →

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Out and About

Posted on May 22, 2012 by joeschelling

Several good trips this week to different habitats in the Sandias, a loop trip through the Jemez and Bandelier, and another to the East Mountains and Galisteo.  Domingo Baca Canyon was excellent for butterflies on Tuesday, and even better on … Continue reading →

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Migration Day and Butterfly Doubles

Posted on May 14, 2012 by joeschelling

This week produced some really good birds and butterflies on visits to some favorite local spots; a longer range trip with the Thursday Birders to Manzano Pond, Quarai National Monument, and a follow-up return visit to Priest Canyon in the … Continue reading →

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Birdathon Birds and High Country Butterflies

Posted on May 8, 2012 by joeschelling

Up way before dawn last Thursday and off to the area around Socorro for the Central New Mexico Audubon Annual Birdathon, ending late in the day after having seen a good total of 134 species, especially given the late start … Continue reading →

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Owl Graduation Week

Posted on May 2, 2012 by joeschelling

Over the last two weeks, it seems all the little owl babies are growing up and getting ready to head off on their own.   I hadn’t checked on any of the four active nests during that time and was surprised … Continue reading →

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