
Questions & Answers
And now, some frequent questions I get about Oakmont’s birds and related topics. Q: What is that red(dish) bird I see at my feeder?A: It’s
And now, some frequent questions I get about Oakmont’s birds and related topics. Q: What is that red(dish) bird I see at my feeder?A: It’s
Several types of wading birds can regularly be seen in Oakmont – often standing motionless around the water features on the golf courses or by
Learn about the birds that call Oakmont their home.
Relaxed Kinglet (Photos courtesy of Tom Grey) For those of us old enough to remember typewriters, it can be a surprise to hear the classic
By Carolyn Greene, Certified California Naturalist and Madrone Audubon Field Trip Leader Raptors – birds that feed mainly on vertebrates – are among nature’s most
Among the most elegant birds to visit Oakmont is the Cedar Waxwing. If you have trees or shrubs with berries or small fruit in your
With Halloween approaching, let’s pay tribute to a bird that is associated with death and the Dark Side, but actually plays a large role in
In the bird world, nothing says fall is here like the influx of Yellow-Rumped Warblers, coming back to over-winter with us here in Oakmont from
Photos by Tom Grey If you see a small bird traveling effortlessly up and down the trunk of a tree, chances are it’s a Nuthatch.
All photos courtesy of Tom Grey For sheer cuteness, it’s hard to beat the Chestnut-Backed Chickadee. This species of Chickadee, which is unique to the
Oakmont has two jays that are blue. Which is which?
If you’re going to become acquainted with just one warbler, the Wilson’s Warbler is a good choice. It’s like a lemon with wings.
Few birds have the flash of the Oriole family, a streak of brilliant orange, gold, or yellow across the sky. Orioles are not overly common
Finches are colorful little birds that brighten up our yards and feeders, thanks to their enthusiastic appetite for sunflower, thistle, and other seeds. We see
Pine Siskin (Courtesy of Tom Grey) For the vast majority of questions you can ask about bird behavior, the answer is “food.” Take the Pine
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