Wildflower of the Week by Chick Keller
The beautiful sky blue Birdbill Dayflower (Comelina dianthifolia) stands out this week. Its common name is derived from both the […]
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Nature News
There’s always something happening outdoors on the Pajarito Plateau!
Bird of the Week – The Canyon Towhee
By Ethan Rickards and Bob Walker Deftly blending into the shrubbery, the Canyon Towhee (Melozone fusca) is unlike other birds
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Bird of the Week – The Lesser Goldfinch
By Ethan Rickards and Bob Walker The Lesser Goldfinch (Spinus psaltria), though small, is quite noticeable. The bright golden hues
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Bird of the Week – The Calliope Hummingbird
By Bob Walker Our fourth and final hummingbird installment features the beautiful but very tiny Calliope Hummingbird (Selasphorus calliope). They
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Bird of the Week – The Rufous Hummingbird
By Bob Walker OK, let’s be diplomatic. Rufous Hummingbirds (Selasphorus rufus) have lots of personality. To put it mildly, they
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Bird of the Week – The Black-chinned Hummingbird
By Bob Walker Our second most common hummingbird of summer is the Black-chinned Hummingbird (Archilochus alexandri). This very adaptable hummingbird
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Ants take wing!
By Jennifer Macke Right now is a good time to observe winged ants. In summer, mostly from late June through early August,
Bird of the Week – The Spotted Towhee
By Bob Walker The Spotted Towhee (Pipilo maculatus) is one of our most common Los Alamos County birds, and it
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Bird of the Week – The Black-headed Grosbeak
By Bob Walker Many Los Alamos birdwatchers have been seeing Black-headed Grosbeaks (Pheucticus melanocephalus) during this spring migration season. Perhaps
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