Tag: Birds
Turkey Vultures: Nature’s cleanup crew
With their bald red heads and dark wings, turkey vultures may evoke scenes from old Westerns, circling above the dying and doomed. But despite...
EMWD’s wetlands offers behind-the-scenes view of bird life
Eastern Municipal Water District resumed its popular bird walk in February after a pandemic-related hiatus of almost two years. Armed with cameras, binoculars and...
Canada geese prepare for nesting season in Lake Riverside Estates
Squadrons of Canada geese have invaded the quiet Aguanga community of Lake Riverside Estates. Hundreds of the birds have descended upon the grassy meadows...
Crows and ravens thrive in Anza
Both crows and ravens are common in the Anza Valley, filling the skies and fields with their energetic antics.“Crows, ravens and magpies are all...
All about turkey vultures
The naked red heads of adult turkey vultures inspire revulsion and the memories of old Westerns where the birds pecked at dying men and...
Manage a backyard bird habitat
TEMECULA – For many nature enthusiasts, there’s nothing more rewarding than seeing wildlife right in their own backyard. Providing several different types of foods...
Enjoy photographer Jesse Hernandez’s birds
Aguanga resident Jesse Hernandez is fascinated with photography and especially feathered and colorful subjects. Birds are a common theme in his work, and he...
Ravens give gifts
An Anza resident solved an interesting mystery that has occurred for months on her small ranch. Random pebbles and small, shiny metal objects have...
Identify winter birds in backyards
TEMECULA – Birds flittering around the neighborhood are a common sight during spring and summer, and these welcome guests can be enjoyable to observe...
Crows and ravens thrive in Anza Valley
Both crows and ravens are common in the Anza Valley, filling the skies and fields with their calls and antics.“Crows, ravens and magpies are...