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Conifer Tree Trunks (not as boring as you might think)!

Katie's Sightings

Conifer Tree Trunks (not as boring as you might think)!

By Katie O'Hara Kelly

September 20, 2024

Explore the Lakes Basin's conifer trunks, a hidden ecosystem for birds, insects, and fungi.

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Down in the Garden! — Part 2

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Down in the Garden! — Part 2

By Katie O'Hara Kelly

September 13, 2024

Explore the presence of Western Swallowtail Butterflies, Achemon Sphinx Moth caterpillars, and Common Aerial Yellow Jackets in a Downieville garden.

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Down in the Garden! — Part 1

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Down in the Garden! — Part 1

By Katie O'Hara Kelly

September 13, 2024

Recent rain in Downieville revitalizes garden, attracting diverse wildlife including Steller’s Jays and Lesser Goldfinches.

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A Day on the River!

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A Day on the River!

By Katie O'Hara Kelly

July 30, 2024

Signs of River Otters, unexpected Sucker Fish, Osprey sightings, and Common Merganser families on the river.

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Neighborhood News!

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Neighborhood News!

By Katie O'Hara Kelly

July 22, 2024

Downieville experiences extreme heat, residents find solace at North Yuba River, home to diverse wildlife.

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A Cherry Festival!

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A Cherry Festival!

By Katie O'Hara Kelly

July 9, 2024

Once again the ripened “wild” cherries in our neighborhood have attracted lots of birds!

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Avian News!

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Avian News!

By Katie O'Hara Kelly

July 1, 2024

There are several Spotted Sandpipers on the North Yuba River right now.

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Neighborhood News!

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Neighborhood News!

By Katie O'Hara Kelly

June 26, 2024

It’s Reptile Weather! The daytime temperatures have been in the 70’s lately, and reptiles have become very active and visible.

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Baby Birds!

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Baby Birds!

By Katie O'Hara Kelly

June 13, 2024

Baby Birds are showing up everywhere!!! I’ve seen them in Sierra Valley as well as in my neighborhood!

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Shorebirds

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Shorebirds

By Katie O'Hara Kelly

June 6, 2024

I've never seen a Black-necked Stilt sitting down! This one might have been on a nest!

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Sierra Valley Birds!

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Sierra Valley Birds!

By Katie O'Hara Kelly

May 29, 2024

Every Spring I eagerly anticipate going over to Sierra Valley.

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Neighborhood News! Part 2

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Neighborhood News! Part 2

By Katie O'Hara Kelly

May 22, 2024

Bullock’s Orioles are LONG distance migrants. They migrate down to central Mexico and northwestern Costa Rica for the winter, a distance of over 4,000 miles!

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Neighborhood News!

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Neighborhood News!

By Katie O'Hara Kelly

May 15, 2024

We had crazy weather last weekend! It hailed, snowed, thundered, and poured rain!

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The American Dipper Nest-Building Story!

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The American Dipper Nest-Building Story!

By Katie O'Hara Kelly

April 18, 2024

Back in the beginning of March a pair of American Dippers built a nest on the bridge pillar featured in the photos below.

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The Blooming Foothills!

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The Blooming Foothills!

By Katie O'Hara Kelly

April 8, 2024

This week we had three gloriously beautiful sunny days, so we decided to explore the foothills!

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