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Best Life Birding Trips
Birders and bird loving photographers of all skill levels are invited to join me, Sally Siko as we explore the trails, woods, fields and shorelines of United States & beyond in search of interesting birds. I offer guided tours in North Carolina, South Carolina, New Jersey and Maine,
Northern Pintails in North Carolina
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Blackburnian Warbler at Lake Lynn in Raleigh, NC
While on a recent birding trip to Lake Lynn in Raleigh, NC I was pleased to spot this handsome Blackburnian Warbler flitting through the brush.He was moving along the shoreline of the lake with a mixed flock of other birds including Northern Parulas, Cape May Warblers and Magnolia Warblers.As long-distance migrants, these feathered gems are…
Gambel’s quail in NV
SC rare bird alert- a Gray headed Swamphen at the Savannah NWR
One of the best parts about birding is the opportunity to chase rare species in places away from home.It’s so much fun to test myself to see if I can find a single bird in unfamiliar spots. The chance to experience and photograph things I’ve never seen before is something I can’t say no to.That’s…
A Golden-crowned Kinglet encounter in central NC
Another species of bird has returned to central NC, the Golden crowned Kinglet!I absolutely love these little guys. Not only are they the most adorable bird ever but they are really fun to photograph too!Kinglets are energetic and intelligent creatures, always chittering and chatting at me while walking in the woods.I spotted this one in…
Spending time with White-throated Sparrow- backyard birding in central NC
Happy to spot my first of autumn White-throated Sparrows in my yard today!These are the birds I always look forward to seeing as their arrival harks the return to cooler weather ahead as the season changes.This little fella sat quite patiently for me as he relaxed and preened on a large brush pile which I…
Brown headed Nuthatches in north Raleigh
While birding in a friends backyard in Raleigh NC, I was delighted to spend some time with an adorable Brown headed Nuthatch.Measuring only about 3.5 to 4.3 inches in length, these are one of the smallest species of Nuthatch but don’t let their diminutive size fool you.These tiny birds have big personalities and are actually…
In love with Northern Shovelers
It’s been really nice to get outside in the mornings lately now that autumn is finally here. That chill in the air means one thing…the best time of the year is coming soon.Weird duck season!Each fall, millions of waterfowl arrive to spend the winter in eastern NC and by far, the weirdest duck of them…
A Magnolia warbler win in central NC
Happy to catch a good look at this lovely Magnolia Warbler this past week in Raleigh, NC.I’ve been trying to get a good photo of this species for years and even though I’m not crazy about the harsh lighting in these pics, these are the best images I’ve got so far so I’ll chalk this…
American crow vs. Fish crow ID
While on a recent birding trip at Cape May NJ, I spotted a couple of Fish Crows on the beach.I absolutely adore crows and was so happy to get a little time photographing these beautiful & intelligent creatures.They were completely unbothered by my presence as the pair strolled across the sand, pecking clumps of seaweed…