Bird Bingo and Upcoming Events

1. Short-eared Owl: Found in open country grass and shrublands. Frequently seen in daylight.

2. Pygmy Nuthatches: Found climbing up and down ponderosa pines in open forests. Often found in large family groups.

3. Ring-necked Pheasant: Winter is a good time to spot them when vegetation is at a minimum, crops have been harvested, and some areas have a snowy backdrop against which the birds will stand out.

4. Pileated Woodpecker: Look (and listen) for them whacking at dead trees and fallen logs in stands of mature forests. Occur at all levels in the forest, from ground cover to overstory, and are often seen foraging on logs and near the bases of trees.

5. Snowy Owl: Be on the lookout for any visual irregularities in snowy, flat areas. A lump or dirty patch could be a Snowy Owl facing away from you.

6. Bald Eagle: Head for water, and look for
them soaring in solitude. These independent birds are likely to be looking for fish.

7. Great Blue Heron: In flight, look for its widespread wings, tucked-in neck, and long legs trailing behind. Scan shorelines, riverbanks, and the edges of marshes, estuaries, and ponds.

8. Hooded Mergansers: Common on small ponds and rivers. Look for them mixed in flocks with other small divers.