A Charm of Finches
Blog URL http://charmoffinches.blogspot.com
Located Wichita Falls, Texas USA
Tags birds, birding, Texas, nature, ornithology
A blog about birding in Texas. Includes information about birds, little known birding places, and the daily joys and disappointments of a birder. Occasional information about other nature-related topics and events.
Latest Blog Posts
- Brisk Thanksgiving Morning on Nov 26, 2009 in cedar waxwing Thanksgiving Lucy Park red-headed woodpecker
Since it is just me and my husband for Thanksgiving this year, I didn't have as much cooking to do, so went to Lucy Park birding when I got up. It was a brisk morning, with a heavy layer of frost on my windshield. But there was little or no wind and...
- For the Birder on Your Gift List on Nov 23, 2009 in birding gifts
Family and friends sometimes despair finding an appropriate gift for the bird mad. I don't know why as it seems a fairly straightforward proposition to me. But for those who struggle in this area, here are some ideas (and if you're a birder with fami...
- A Tiny Surprise at Lake Wichita This Morning on Nov 22, 2009 in bufflehead CBC Lake Wichita Spillway. Lake Wichita Park barn swallow
A cool morning at Lake Wichita Park today. I was watching the ducks on the tank and saw a little bird zip by me. My first thought was, "swallow;" my second, "not possible." Fortunately for me, the little guy stayed in my area, circling over and aroun...
- RBNC Bird ID Course December 12 on Nov 22, 2009 in River Bend Nature Center Bird Identification
As promised, here is the official flyer for the bird ID course on December 12. Good birding!
- TOS Happenings on Nov 20, 2009 in TOS Texas Ornithological Society TEXBIRDS Texas Birds Annual
There was an email today on TEXBIRDS concerning upcoming Texas Ornithological Society (TOS) meetings. Here is the information posted for those who might not subscribe to TEXBIRDS or be members of TOS:January 14 - 17, 2010 WestacoApril 15 - 17, 2010,...
- Basic Bird ID Course on Nov 19, 2009 in River Bend Nature Center
River Bend Nature Center will be hosting a basic bird ID class from 10:00 - 11:00 AM on Saturday, December 12. This will be both an advanced training for the Texas Master Naturalists and an adult education course for River Bend. We'll talk about the...
- Digital Pictures Needed on Nov 17, 2009 in Texas Master Naturalists Christmas Bird Count
I am working on a basic bird ID class for the Texas Master Naturalists and others who might be interested. In part, this is an advanced training for Master Naturalists. However, it is also to help prepare participants who aren't experienced birders f...
