Humboldt County’s latest visiting celebrity has a red head, greyish back and pale saddle on its bill. Birders from across the country have been visiting to snap pictures of the common pochard, first spotted Dec. 20 in Freshwater Lagoon, near Orick. The pochard, which is native to Europe and Asia, rarely makes its way to […]
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UPDATED: Birders Flock to Great Gray Owl
UPDATE: Local birder Rob Fowler was kind enough to send out some directions to the Great Gray Owl’s current location, as well as some tips to follow to make sure the bird stays happy and safe during its Humboldt visit. Find Fowler’s tips copied at the bottom of this post. PREVIOUSLY: The Humboldt County birding […]