10,000 Birds

MAY 21, 2013

The festival is now in its 16 th year in the quaint-yet-vibrant town of Fallon, Nevada (about an hour east of Reno), and it draws on the wide array of birds that flock to the area during spring migration. The town is actually nicknamed “The Oasis of Nevada.”) Thanks again, Corey and Mike, for sending me!)

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Nevada Barn Owls Cows Lamb 213

10,000 Birds

JUNE 21, 2013

All of these things can be found in Las Vegas, Nevada. He steered me right and there it was, my first life bird in Nevada! In the meantime we were enjoying looks at waterfowl like Ruddy Ducks , Eared Grebes , and Redheads , as well as a couple of Lesser Scaup. Trips Henderson Bird Viewing Preserve Las Vegas Nevada'

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Las Vegas Nevada Birds Blackbirds 250

10,000 Birds

DECEMBER 10, 2012

There was often a goodly description of how to draw a Duck step-by-step also. But what if one needed to draw a Diving Duck and not a Mallard , or compose a bird not shown in the book at all…? Enter John Muir Laws. Well, for one thing, knowledge of such details provides more realism and accuracy to your drawings.

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Laws Birds California Nevada 223

10,000 Birds

DECEMBER 27, 2013

Hornbills are spectacular under any circumstances, but when a pair lands in a bush beside you at eye-level and begin mutual preening , it makes for a spectacular experience. This ABA Code 4 bird was found hanging out with some Wood Ducks in Missoula, conveniently enough, by Radd Icenoggle. You can read more about his experience here.

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2013 Costa Rica Birds India 171