If you’re not quick, you might miss this speedy little bird as it whizzes past defending its territory from an intruder. These birds are small, fast, and territorial, but you can’t help be in awe when you see them shimmering in the sunlight. January’s bird of the month is the tiny Allen’s Hummingbird (Selasphorus sasin)!!!!…
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Why such the long face? Because these birds are dabbling ducks and use their long bills to forge for yummy food in the mudflats. The males show colorful plumage when in flight with green, blue, white, and brown feathers that contrast with their yellow eyes and bright orange feet. Very common in the winter time…
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With striking large red eyes this bird would cause you quite the fright if you stumbled upon it in the middle of the night. They mostly hunt at dusk and night and rest during the day near the edges of the water. Found everywhere except Australia and Antarctica, these birds are the most widespread herons…
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A small bird that is often dangling from the end of flower stalks, this species is often seen in flocks in open habitats and gardens. These birds are seed eaters and will often be seen in a mixed flock of bird species at bird feeders. Having wheezy songs, sometimes the songs will even contain song…
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It was a cold late afternoon last November 27 when Olivia Bloom set off on a beach run with her dog, River. Olivia, a co-founder of the Junior Stewards, headed north on dog beach, as the sun slowly rode toward the sea to her left. Next thing she knew, she and River had arrived at…
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Once on the Endangered Species list, this species is one of the many that has recovered because of the protections enforced by the Endangered Species Act. This species is large and full of character, often more than happy to pose for beach visitors, especially at the Huntington Beach Pier. February’s bird of the month is…
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What is black, and white, and adorable all over? This species of duck is seen in large numbers in the winter at Bolsa Chica and are often spotted right off the wooden walk bridge. Sometimes, these buoyant ducks will literally pop up out of the water like a cork when they resurface from feeding in…
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