Monthly Archives: January 2013

Yesterday (Jan. 27) we walked Big Morongo.  It got a bit windy (& cool) so we didn’t stay too long.  No new birds, but some nice views of Nuttall’s Woodpecker & Bewick’s Wren.  Bill took a few bird photos with … Continue reading →

Jan. 20:  A lovely, calm morning in Desert Hot Springs, though somewhat windier at Big Morongo.  Found out there are 2 scheduled birding walks each week – Saturdays & Wednesdays.  We want to find the quail, so will join one … Continue reading →

For anyone who doesn’t know, a “lifer” is a bird never seen before in our lives in North Amer – very exciting for birders who’s been at it for around 40 years! Jan. 11:  Drove back out to Joshua Tree … Continue reading →

Arrived in Desert Hot Springs (right across the hwy from Palm Springs) where we’ll stay a month.  Took a day to reconnoiter & decide on outings we’d like to take in the area. Jan. 3:  Traveled to Salton Sea where … Continue reading →