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View from Dicks Pass

Owl Various species of owl inhabit the Tahoe area. Primarily nocturnal, they live in the deep woods and are more likely to be heard than seen. While the calls of owls vary with the species, in general you can hear a deep who, who, who. Owls have large, round faces with piercing front-facing eyes perfect for late night hunting. Some species have catlike ear tufts that stick straight up.

Steller’s Jay The seemingly ubiquitous Steller’s jay is most often found at lake-level elevations and in campgrounds. It is medium-sized with a dark blue body and a black mantle, throat, and crest. Its aggressive raucous cry or squawk is distinctive. It will eat your potato chips and raid your snack packs, yet many Eastern birders delight in seeing this bird for the first time.

Western Tanager Though somewhat uncommon, the tanager is one of the most colorful birds in the Tahoe area. The male has a red head, a bright yellow body, and black wings. The female is also bright yellow but has a less dramatic greenish-yellow head. Try to spot this small to medium-sized bird (bigger than a chickadee, smaller than a Steller’s jay) flitting from tree to tree.