One of the Usual Suspects
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…
Fall-time is magnificent in the White Clouds of Idaho. The period of time to travel in them unencumbered by inclement weather is short. Too short in my book. So I seized a break in the afternoon and headed into the White Clouds Wilderness at Big Boulder Creek. The trail starts near the junction of Big Read More…
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…