Yes those are sugar pine cones. You’re fortunate that the nearby Park Fire didn’t affect you. Probably why that road was closed. Western tanagers are one of my favs. I’ve only seen one two times in my life. Your fortunate. Stellar jays nest under our deck every year. As do the pacific slope flycatcher. I have that very same John Muir field guide, a good one. Helping that fawn was the right thing to do. I’m so glad mom was nearby. Earned a new subscriber. ❤
Thank you cobbmtngirl! I was there in mid June so I think the fires hadn’t started yet. The sugar pinecones are amazing! That’s cool about the Steller’s Jay’s… I had no idea they would nest on buildings! Of course I would never happen with Blue Jays or Canada Jays in our area.
Sparky, you are a,Minnesota treasure! Such captivating, fun, exciting, educational trips and sightings you make. I learn so much and know so little about birds that I love your immense knowledge. Thank you for your trips!
U R in my country❤️Yes, Sugerpine. FYI when talking about the “Sierras” it’s singular cuz u r taking about “one” Range. The Sierra Range.🥰 LOVE YOUR VIDEOS 🥰. I’m 83 & don’t get out anymore so your videos r a delight to watch. Thank you
I continue to be astonished at how adept you are at finding these birds and then getting images of them! I hear many of these birds as I wander around the same places you are showing in Northern California, but when finally I find them, I never can get my camera in place before they've disappeared. Good shooting!
I was watching an episode of the Beverly Hillbillies last night that I had DVD'd. It was titled "The Bird Watchers" and featured Wally Cox. He mentioned seeing Hermit Warblers while living in the mountains.
Almost too many things to comment on, very cool video. Down here in the madrean sky islands of SE AZ for a couple years, originally from upstate NY, basically birder paradise. These western birds are something else aren't they
Love the sky Islands! What a great place to be! I did a three-part Southeast Arizona series a couple years ago… Actually, I think I did several series. I’m a big fan of portal and the Chiracauhuas!
I got lifer Sooty Grouse in the coast mountains of Oregon to the west of Roseburg a couple years ago. I had been hearing them calling for weeks and then finally saw a female with chick's on the side of the road. Then heard a male up the hill so I scrambled up there and finally saw a male Sooty Grouse way up in a tree. I got what I consider one of my major trophy bird photos of it.
You should have shown us some aggressive Mountain Lion fighting moves Sparky 😂. I lived in Walla Walla Washington for many years and was fortunate to see 14 of them in my time in that area (Blue Mountains) but never had to fight one, Thank God.
Hi Sparky, I watched this yesterday and thought then that the fawn's left front leg was not right. The mid leg joint seemed wrong and the fawn had a slight limp. Not criticizing the rescue, I likely would have done the same thing. I'm just wondering if the fawn will survive. Often injuries seem to heal themselves or the animal learns to adapt to the problem. Just curious if you noticed the front leg problem. I always enjoy your videos so keep them coming..
Hi Richard, I did notice that it was a little scraped up, but I thought that was just from when she was scrambling to try and get out of the crevice. But I think the wobbliness is from just being born. Truly, I think this fall was born that day or the day before. Even if I had noticed that I probably wouldn’t have done anything different. I’m not a big wildlife rehabber. She seemed to walk just fine after she rejoined mom. Wildlifeheals pretty quickly as well.
Mount Lassen is NOT in the High Sierra- it is part of the Cascade Range , as is Mt Shasta. The northern boundary of the Sierra Nevada is the north fork of the Feather River…otherwise a nice video, thanks
Yes those are sugar pine cones. You’re fortunate that the nearby Park Fire didn’t affect you. Probably why that road was closed. Western tanagers are one of my favs. I’ve only seen one two times in my life. Your fortunate. Stellar jays nest under our deck every year. As do the pacific slope flycatcher. I have that very same John Muir field guide, a good one. Helping that fawn was the right thing to do. I’m so glad mom was nearby.
Earned a new subscriber. ❤
Thank you cobbmtngirl! I was there in mid June so I think the fires hadn’t started yet.
The sugar pinecones are amazing! That’s cool about the Steller’s Jay’s… I had no idea they would nest on buildings! Of course I would never happen with Blue Jays or Canada Jays in our area.
Sparky, you are a,Minnesota treasure! Such captivating, fun, exciting, educational trips and sightings you make. I learn so much and know so little about birds that I love your immense knowledge. Thank you for your trips!
Very kind words Debra! Thank you so much!
Kudos for saving the fawn! Great video!
Thank you!
I'm loving this series! I'm glad you were able to help the fawn. Thanks for taking us along.
Thanks Lorraine! Glad you can virtually join along.
Love this episode. Lassen NP is beautiful. Thanks for sharing your experience. You are a kind, kind person!
Very kind words xijiang!
fantastic video, looks wonderful
Thank you! Cheers!
Excellent, appreciate your work and dedication.... continue the good work 👍
Thanks a lot 😊
U R in my country❤️Yes, Sugerpine. FYI when talking about the “Sierras” it’s singular cuz u r taking about “one” Range. The Sierra Range.🥰 LOVE YOUR VIDEOS 🥰. I’m 83 & don’t get out anymore so your videos r a delight to watch. Thank you
Thanks for the clarifications, Shirley. I appreciate it! You live in a beautiful place!
I continue to be astonished at how adept you are at finding these birds and then getting images of them! I hear many of these birds as I wander around the same places you are showing in Northern California, but when finally I find them, I never can get my camera in place before they've disappeared. Good shooting!
Thanks for your kind words AngkyMac! I was a bird guide in Minnesota for many years so I picked up lots of tricks of the trade over the years.
Great video! Makes me want to visit!
Absolutely! Lots of stunning scenery, and very cool birds.
That hermit, just wow, beautiful warbler . Awesome video Sparky
I know, right?! And nice to see a warbler that isn’t one of our 24 species here in Minnesota.
Loving these California episodes! Can’t wait for the next one!
Great! And I really enjoyed your recent Utah episode as well! Six Lifers! The saw-whet owl was an amazing find!
I was watching an episode of the Beverly Hillbillies last night that I had DVD'd. It was titled "The Bird Watchers" and featured Wally Cox. He mentioned seeing Hermit Warblers while living in the mountains.
That’s awesome! What a great reference! I remember that Miss Jane was a birdwatcher on that show.
Excellent video, Sparky. Very interesting birds and scenery. The fawn rescue was awesome. It was so tiny
Thank you, Kathy! I should’ve taken a shot with my phone because the phone was shorter in length than my camera and telephoto lens :-)
You are awesome!
Thanks for watching!
Great work with the fawn❤
Thx Dave!
Another great episode, Sparky!
Thanks Al! Greetings from the “south“!
Almost too many things to comment on, very cool video. Down here in the madrean sky islands of SE AZ for a couple years, originally from upstate NY, basically birder paradise. These western birds are something else aren't they
Love the sky Islands! What a great place to be! I did a three-part Southeast Arizona series a couple years ago… Actually, I think I did several series. I’m a big fan of portal and the Chiracauhuas!
Another great video! Well done.
Thanks Andrew!
so glad you were able to help fawn.
Thanks Katie! I guess I helped the phone but the bears lost out on a meal.
Thanks Katie! I guess I helped the fawn but the bears lost out on a meal :-)
I got lifer Sooty Grouse in the coast mountains of Oregon to the west of Roseburg a couple years ago. I had been hearing them calling for weeks and then finally saw a female with chick's on the side of the road. Then heard a male up the hill so I scrambled up there and finally saw a male Sooty Grouse way up in a tree. I got what I consider one of my major trophy bird photos of it.
Nice experience! Getting a great photo of a grouse is always a red letter day!
You should have shown us some aggressive Mountain Lion fighting moves Sparky 😂. I lived in Walla Walla Washington for many years and was fortunate to see 14 of them in my time in that area (Blue Mountains) but never had to fight one, Thank God.
Wow! 14!! Crazy. That would be a Lifer.
@SparkyStensaas Not all at once of course. I did see 3 together, probably a mom with yearlings.
Wonderful video. Are you shooting with the RF 100-500?
I am! I love that lens. Fits my run-and-gun shooting style.
Hi Sparky, I watched this yesterday and thought then that the fawn's left front leg was not right. The mid leg joint seemed wrong and the fawn had a slight limp. Not criticizing the rescue, I likely would have done the same thing. I'm just wondering if the fawn will survive. Often injuries seem to heal themselves or the animal learns to adapt to the problem. Just curious if you noticed the front leg problem. I always enjoy your videos so keep them coming..
Hi Richard, I did notice that it was a little scraped up, but I thought that was just from when she was scrambling to try and get out of the crevice. But I think the wobbliness is from just being born. Truly, I think this fall was born that day or the day before.
Even if I had noticed that I probably wouldn’t have done anything different. I’m not a big wildlife rehabber. She seemed to walk just fine after she rejoined mom. Wildlifeheals pretty quickly as well.
Mount Lassen is NOT in the High Sierra- it is part of the Cascade Range , as is Mt Shasta. The northern boundary of the Sierra Nevada is the north fork of the Feather River…otherwise a nice video, thanks
Okay Thanks Fred. My bad. I guess I was just going by the fact that it was included in Law’s field guide to the Sierra Nevada‘s.