Set # 11 Peruvian Boobys are numerous, they use small islands along the coastal territory of Peru. They are # 1 producers of guano* high quality of nitrates and phosphorus, highly components of excellent fertilisers. *Guano: Bird guano has high levels of nutrients like nitrate and ammonium. By mass, it is 8–21% nitrogen; the nitrogen content […]
Last week brought frozen temperatures back to southern New England. The birdbath was mostly frozen but a few industrious birds found the right spots to get a drink. Here’s a male eastern bluebird. (Repeat text from yesterday) With many of us working from home or otherwise “physical distancing” as we combat COVID-19, I will post […]
With nothing to really run for anywhere I decided to bird my usual patches in Delaware County this morning. First I headed over to the Pepacton Reservoir. I checked the dam overlook area as well as my usual spot about four miles down Route 30 near the large brick building but no birds were seen. […]
Malibu Lagoon has hosted many sandpipers over the years. Of the world’s ninety-six species of sandpiper, SMBAS has recorded twenty-six at the lagoon, from the diminutive Least Sandpiper to the Long-billed Curlew. Among them is the very showy and reliable Marble Godwit. They are one of our favorites – not only because they are easy […]
The Roost 