Tag: birding
Pahrump Correspondence – December 2018
Discovery Park: A Heaven for Bird Lovers
It's been three years now since Discovery Park became a park, and during that time the park has become a hot spot for birding.
"The amount of birds in...
Baker Correspondence – February 2018
Winter Wildlife
At first glance, it might seem like all the animals have disappeared in February. But it doesn’t take long before you can start finding wildlife, although it might take a little extra effort.
One...
Baker Correspondence – December 2017
Need an excuse to get outside in December? Join your local Christmas Bird Count, and not only do you get
fresh air, you also help provide data for the longest-run citizen science project in the...
Elko Correspondence – June 2017
California Trail Days
On June 3rd and 4th, come experience western history as the California Trail Interpretive Center will be hosts its Annual Trail Days event. This free event features demonstrations and talks, living displays...
Lincoln County Correspondence – May 2017
World Migratory Bird Day
"Come Fly with Me" is an old song by Frank Sinatra, and let’s make it the theme this year for World Migratory Bird Day, May 12-13. Okay, so it probably isn’t...
Boulder City Correspondence – December 2016
The Birds of Lake Mead
Chirp, caw, quack, squawk, squeak, coo are parts of the cacophony of sounds performed in winter at the edge of the inland sea along the constantly receding shoreline in what...
Carson Valley Correspondence – August 2016
Carson Valley
Hike of the Month: Marlette Lake
With summer temps peaking, Carson Valley folk are heading for the hills -- the Sierra, that is! One of our favorite destinations is Marlette Lake, a 9.5 mile round trip hike...
Lincoln County Correspondence – August 2016
Lincoln County
Pahranagat National Wildlife Refuge
Few landscapes are as starkly contrasting as the lush wetlands and arid surrounding Mojave Desert found at the Pahranagat National Wildlife Refuge, about eight miles south of Alamo on U.S....
Baker Correspondence – May 2016
Baker
The biggest special event for the month in Baker is the Great Basin National Park Centennial Bird BioBlitz. Held May 20-22, this three-day event encourages citizen scientists to come connect with their national park...
