January 2026

Field Notes, Wildlife Photography

American Bittern at the Sacramento NWR

This past weekend my wife and I set up our base of operations in Colusa California at a nice little Air BnB (the Cedar Hideaway – I can definitely recommend it!). We spent most of the day Saturday and Sunday morning on the auto tour of the Sacramento National Wildlife Refuge. Over the course of […]

National Commemorative Days

Save the Eagles Day 2026

Save the Eagles Day 2026 Each year on January 10, Save the Eagles Day shines a spotlight on these iconic birds of prey — from thriving populations to species still fighting for survival. Thanks to decades of conservation work by scientists and the public, the bald eagle was officially removed from the endangered species list

National Commemorative Days

National Bird Day 2026

Happy National Bird Day! Celebrated on January 5 since 2002, it is a day to highlight the struggles faced by our avian friends. The January 5 timing is not arbitrary. Each year since 1900, volunteers conduct the Christmas Bird Count (CBC). This survey covers a circle approximately 15 miles in diameter, centered on Seattle Washington,

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