Birding

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The Mysterious Movements of Santa Barbara Birds

Birding By Hugh Ranson

A historic wave of Clark’s Nutcrackers and other mountain species brings wonder ― and concern.

A Nestful of Hope

Birding By Hugh Ranson, member of the Santa Barbara Audubon Society

The story of a family of dark-eyed juncos.

The Ancient Birds of Santa Barbara and Beyond

Birding By Hugh Ranson, Member of the Santa Barbara Audubon Society

Some birds live surprisingly long lives.

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Italy, Land of Song

Birding By Hugh Ranson, Member of the Santa Barbara Audubon Society

The Santa Barbara Bird-Feeder Guide

Birding By Hugh Ranson, Member of the Santa Barbara Audubon Society

Of Cowbirds and Cuckoos

Birding By Hugh Ranson, Member of the Santa Barbara Audubon Society

Birds Are Everywhere. Let’s Keep It That Way

Birding By Hugh Ranson, member of the Santa Barbara Audubon Society

Santa Barbara’s Christmas Bird Count: A Great Tradition

Birding By Hugh Ranson, Member of the Santa Barbara Audubon Society

Goatsucker! Elings Park Poorwills Provide Plenty of Excitement Right Here in Santa Barbara 

Birding By Hugh Ranson, Member of the Santa Barbara Audubon Society

Birds of Two Feathers Flock Together

Birding By Hugh Ranson, Member of the Santa Barbara Audubon Society

Avian Adventures in the Deep Blue Sea

Birding By Story and Photos by Hugh Ranson, Member of the Santa Barbara Audubon Society

From Dingle to Donegal

Birding By Hugh Ranson, Member of the Santa Barbara Audubon Society