Clark’s Nutcrackers and Hairy Woodpeckers are making their presence known on the property. The fall-time weather has moved some residents to seek warmer climes – even non migrators. However, some of the residents are sticking around. The Stellar Jay has become even more prominent, as its bird count has moved from three to eight. In Read More…
Sawtooths
Clark’s Nutcracker Comes on the Scene
Clark’s Nutcracker (Nucifrago columbiana) is a bird native to the mountains of Idaho. It normally resides near peaks and at tree-line. However a pair of Clark’s Nutcrackers have decided to join their cousins – the Stellar Jay – at the feeders of our home in Stanley. The Clark’s Nutcracker grows to about one foot (12″) Read More…
Girls Fighting… What’s a Guy to Do?
There is nothing more dangerous than being in the middle of girls fighting. However, let me back up, and provide some background. My name is Cassin. Cassin Male Finch. I rest my wings on Goat Creek in the Sawtooth National Recreation Area (SNRA) and Sawtooth Wilderness in the State of Idaho in the United States Read More…