/blogs/andyb/ en-us 2008-01-29T07:48:44+00:00 /blogs/andyb/archives/2008/01/test.html Download file... Andyb 2008-01-29T07:48:44+00:00 /blogs/andyb/archives/2004/11/birding_in_texas_is_always_a_p.html It's been awhile since a birding entry here. But this week I paid a visit to the Lower Rio Grande Valley in south Texas. Up to 3 Crimson-collared Grosbeaks and a Green-breasted Mango were the target birds. A cheap flight... Andyb 2004-11-21T22:31:21+00:00 /blogs/andyb/archives/2004/11/birdwatchers_are_the_worst.html according to yesterday's LA Times... "For instance, to a tiny wren, binocular lenses look like the eyes of an unspeakable predator, says Tracy Albrecht, interpretive specialist for the Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains National Monument. So forget the big-footed... Andyb 2004-11-17T08:18:10+00:00 /blogs/andyb/archives/2004/07/big_bend_texas.html A long weekend hiking in Big Bend National Park, Texas in mid July seemed a little absurd to fellow co-workers but if you're a keen birder and the targets are Colima Warbler and Black Hawk you have little choice but... Andyb 2004-07-25T01:17:45+00:00 /blogs/andyb/archives/2004/06/stork_nest.html new favorite site: Live Stork Cam if you have real player, watch the "live video" rather than web cam - if you're feeling stressed, sit back turn the volume up and watch the baby storks play with each other.... Andyb 2004-06-30T08:18:20+00:00 /blogs/andyb/archives/2004/06/not_so_pharr_pharr_away.html There's been a lot of waiting around this past weekend. It started with a last minute impulsive internet ticket purchase on Friday morning for a flight that evening to Houston where I would meet a friend at 2am and drive... Andyb 2004-06-17T07:44:20+00:00 /blogs/andyb/archives/2004/04/bolsa_chica_orange_co_californ.html More experimenting with the Coolpix and the results seem to be getting better. Despite the wind adding some shake to the tripod, Western Sandpipers were close enough to get some decent shots. Camera set on "Manual" mode and shutter speed... Andyb 2004-04-19T07:14:50+00:00 /blogs/andyb/archives/2004/04/spring_migration_in_cali.html Went out for a few hours at lunchtime to Rancho Sierra Vista in the Santa Monica Mountains (101 north and exit Lynn and head south for 6miles). Didn't see any Grasshopper Sparrows in a brief search but did see good... Andyb 2004-04-18T05:30:04+00:00 /blogs/andyb/archives/2004/03/condors.html So I finally managed to see the condors in the San Gabriels. After a 1/2 hr wait during which time I seriously doubted that I was in the right place, 2 birds appeared above the ridge and sailed around one... Andyb 2004-03-28T23:41:33+00:00 /blogs/andyb/archives/2004/03/ruff_plovers_and_condors_almos.html Haven't been birding for weeks so on hearing of some good birds on the Oxnard plain late in the afternoon on Saturday, I decided to go for a drive. The Pacific Golden Plovers were meant to be on the sod... Andyb 2004-03-22T02:48:10+00:00 /blogs/andyb/archives/2004/02/recent_california_rarities.html There have been some nice birds in California recently, latest of which is a Snow Bunting. Check out photos at Joe Morlan's gallery Recent Rarities Gallery... Andyb 2004-02-29T04:44:13+00:00 /blogs/andyb/archives/2004/02/spotted_doves_in_la.html After Finch's request for info on this species, thought I would copy and paste some info that Mitch Heindel, Kimball Garrett and Steve Sosensky have saved in a file in LACoBirds in case anyone else is interested. Although it sounds... Andyb 2004-02-28T09:40:22+00:00 /blogs/andyb/archives/2004/02/birding_goes_hollywood.html Film Rights to The Big Year have gone to DreamWorks and Ben Stiller's Red Hour Films Barnes & Noble.com - The Big Year: A Tale of Man, Nature, and a Fowl Obsession... Andyb 2004-02-22T02:40:55+00:00 /blogs/andyb/archives/2004/02/presidents_day.html 3 day weekend and I don't think I've been birding this year. Flu over Xmas and work commitments have prevented me from getting out. Anyway, today I take the opportunity for a couple of hours down at Ballona Marsh near... Andyb 2004-02-16T23:18:09+00:00