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Capturing The Valley: Doves Out on a Limb

A family of doves reside at our cabin in the Sawtooth National Forest.  When on our property they spend most of their time observing the bird feeders from the limb of a Lodgepole Pine tree about 75 feet away. There appear to be six doves that hang around the house.  They do not frequent the Read More…

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Capturing The Valley: Sharing Residency

This week, the Grosbeak’s decided to move in at our home in Stanley, Idaho.  They are new residents. A New Bird in Town The Evening Grosbeak is an eye-catching kenspeckle bird.  It travels in flocks looking for food sources.  In addition, if the flock likes the food source and it proves to be reliable, they Read More…

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Capturing Kauai: Morning Snack for the White Eye Merijo

The white eye merijo, looks and sings like a native honeycreeper of Kauai. However, it is native to Japan. The white eye merijo thrives on Kauai. It was introduced to Kauai in the 1920’s. The white eye merijo is a highly adaptable species.  It lives on Kauai in climates and terrain ranging from the desert Read More…