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Quail of the High Desert
Bird Expert Annemarie Tillotson is here to tell you about these wonderful birds, including how to tell males and females apart, the best foods to offer them, and plants you can add to your garden to help attract them.
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Join bird expert Annemarie at Moana Nursery as she shares proven tips on how to squirrel-proof your bird feeders and keep the birds coming back!
Hummingbirds in the High Desert
Here's everything you need to know about feeding hummingbirds in the high desert.
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The Northern House Wren (Troglodytes aedon) is one of the most energetic and charismatic small birds found across North America, including the high desert landscapes of the western United States.

Across high desert landscapes, quail are among the most recognizable and beloved birds. Their quick movements, soft calls, and distinctive topknots make them a familiar sight along sagebrush flats, desert washes, and suburban edges.

Valentine’s Day tends to focus on grand gestures, flowers, chocolates, candles, and dramatic declarations, but the birds of the Reno/Tahoe high desert tell a quieter, more grounded love story.

Here's everything you need to know about attracting hummingbirds to your garden in the high desert.

We love seeing families take the time to feed the local ducks and waterfowl, but it's important to do so responsibly.

Choosing the right birdhouse helps ensure the safety and comfort of your nesting neighborhood birds.

Concerns about bird flu often raise questions, here's how to continue enjoying safely feeding the birds.

Feeding birds in your backyard is a simple yet powerful way to help mitigate the declining bird population in Northern Nevada.








