Beaks and Bills

  February 2025

Looking Forward in the New Year

Beaks and Bills by Joe Meche Throughout the colder, wetter months I’ll admit to spending time thinking about warmer days and distant ports of call. My usual routine is to consider the east side of the mountains where spring birds … Continue reading

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  January 2025

The Diving Birds of Winter

Beaks and Bills by Joe Meche There’s no doubt that we in the Pacific Northwest … the Fourth Corner … are blessed with a year-round variety of birds, ranging in size from the large trumpeter swans to the diminutive rufous … Continue reading

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  December 2024

Into the New Year and Beyond

Beaks and Bills by Joe Meche I would be remiss if I didn’t at least mention the shock, disbelief, and sadness that I and many others experienced after the election on November 5. It appears that America has turned down … Continue reading

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  October-November 2024

September Sojourn

Beaks and Bills by Joe Meche Ten Days on the Road Last year’s eastbound getaway ran into a few obstacles that forced us to rein in our planned destinations and keep it closer to home. In fact, we didn’t leave … Continue reading

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  August 2024

Warm Weather Birding

Beaks and Bills by Joe Meche With July in the rearview mirror, the least favorite time of year is upon us for most birders, including yours truly. Not only is the month of August the traditionally hottest month of the … Continue reading

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  July 2024

A Ten-Day Odyssey … with a few twists

Beaks and Bills by Joe Meche After last month’s change in our spring tradition we decided to return to the warmer east side of the mountains to get back into the old rhythm. We found the added fun of taking … Continue reading

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