Weekly Article Archive

By Eric Moore / Since 2019

Eric Moore, the owner of The Lookout, formerly Jay's Bird Barn, publishes a new article about wild birds and more every Thursday in The Daily Courier.

If you want to read his articles, they can be viewed directly on The Daily Courier’s website.

More about Eric
all articles
sort:
closing icon
Wild bird survival all about food

This past week I have enjoyed receiving emails from customers sharing their experienc...

Birding
To flee or to stay put - how animals see danger

Last week I was in downtown Atlanta attending the America's Mart trade show. I go to ...

Birding
Midwinter Bald Eagle survey results

This past Saturday, I participated in the annual midwinter Bald Eagle survey sponsore...

Birding
Area lakes are filling up with recent storms

Our recent snowfall and abundant rains have produced an incredible amount of runoff. ...

Birding
Parking lot birds

One aspect that is unique to the hobby of bird watching is that you can participate i...

Birding
Tips on winter bird feeding

As we inch closer to winter, many of our more common winter residents are a regular s...

Birding
Birds of Willow Lake

This past Friday I led a free Jay's Bird Barn (now The Lookout)- sponsored bird walk ...

Birding
The importance of water in winter for wild birds

It is hard to believe that it is already November! As the days grow shorter and the n...

Birding
Identifying LBB's and LBG's can be challenging

Many casual backyard birders have pet names for the birds they see in their yard such...

Birding
What do you call a group of hummingbirds?

Earlier this week I was at a home in Forest Trails early in the morning, and the bird...

Birding
Birding at Goldwater Lake

This past week I led a Jay's Bird Barn (now The Lookout)- sponsored bird walk to Gold...

Birding
Swap out your hummingbird feeders with suet feeders

This time of year we field the same question over and over again each day. "When shou...

Birding
Bird watching at Willow, Watson Lakes is very productive

This past week I have spent time birding out by the airport, at Willow Lake, in Watso...

Birding
What's in a name?

The scientific process of how birds are named is a fascinating subject. As technolo...

Birding
What do you call a group of hummingbirds?

Earlier this week I was at a home in Forest Trails early in the morning, and the bird...

Birding
New bird guide specific to the Arizona Central Highlands

Since opening Jay's Bird Barn (now The Lookout) in 2003, there is one question I have...

Birding
Prescott's hidden treasure - the Community Nature Center

Do you seek adventure? Are you always looking for a new place to go hiking or birding...

Birding
Recent rare bird sightings abound in the Prescott area

Spring migration has been nothing short of phenomenal this year. The variety and the ...

Birding
The hobby of backyard birding brings enjoyment

Years ago, when we landscaped our yard, we made every effort to plant trees and shrub...

Birding
Sparrows are another common winter species

In last week's column on dark- eyed juncos, I mentioned that juncos are frequently se...

Birding
Changing seasons, changing birds

Last week I did a daily check of Granite Creek and Watson Lake. With all of the rain ...

Birding
Upcoming activities to get you out in nature

Happy September! Several nature- related events are on tap this month. This weekend,...

Birding
Hummingbird migration activity is at its peak

This past Sunday afternoon, I made a quick trip down to Phoenix. I got stuck in traff...

Birding
Bird watching in Washington

This past week, my wife and I made a trip to Seattle to see our son, Merritt, and his...

Birding
Thank you! Your submission has been received!
Oops! Something went wrong while submitting the form.
about the owner

My interest in birds began when I was very young. By the time I was five years old I was fascinated with birds and watched them at feeders in my parent’s yard in Massachusetts.

At the age of 13, I joined the Tucson chapter of the National Audubon Society. When I lived in Utah, I participated in the Utah County Birders Club (there was not an Audubon chapter in Provo). I have been associated with the Prescott chapter of the National Audubon Society for the past eleven years and have served on the board of directors and as the publicity chair.

I have led bird walks, been in charge of the Spring Migratory Bird Count, and I have participated in the Christmas Bird Count in Tucson, Provo, and Prescott for a time period spanning 30 years. I consider myself to be an excellent birder. Birding is more than a hobby for me–it is a passion.

Learn About Us