New Mexico Birds

Hawks Aloft, Inc., is a non-profit conservation organization based in Albuquerque, New Mexico. We work to conserve birds and their habitat through avian research, education and cooperation with others. Here you will find selected articles written by Gail Garber, Executive Director.

Monday, July 26, 2010

Among the Grasses: Western Meadowlark

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Western Meadowlark. Image by Doug Brown The melodious notes that rang out over the shrubs and grasses of the lower Jemez Valley signaled th...
Sunday, July 11, 2010

Tale of Two Families

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Western Kingbird. Photo by David Powell Watching ‘my’ backyards birds is something less than an obsession, but still an important part o...
Wednesday, January 6, 2010

The Wild, Weird and Wonderful: 2009 Review of the World of Birds

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Great Horned Owl. Photo by Doug Brown. ‘Tis the season to reflect on things past and to make resolutions for the New Year. I’ve never been...
Monday, December 14, 2009

A Few of My Favorite Things

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Arizona Sister. Photo by Steve Cary ‘Tis the Season! Black Friday notwithstanding, seasonal holiday gifts will soon be on the minds of mos...
Thursday, November 12, 2009

Old Cottontop

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Scaled Quail. Photo by David Powell. I knew that I should be driving slowly on the back roads of P-J land, shorthand for pinyon-juniper, be...
Monday, November 2, 2009

Meet the Butcherbird: Loggerhead Shrike

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Loggerhead Shrike. Photo by Doug Brown. Far from home, along the Texas Gulf Coast, the birding had been exceptional for our small group of ...
Monday, October 5, 2009

A Tale of Two Kestrels

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Female American Kestrel. Photo by Keith Bauer. Male American Kestrel. Photo by Doug Brown. They’ve been called ‘sparrowhawk’ for their hab...
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Gail Garber
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States
Gail Garber has been the director of Hawks Aloft since its inception in 1994. She writes a semi-monthly column for the Jemez Thunder, often focused on birds of that region. She has also authored numerous other articles about birds of New Mexico. She is an art quilter, known for her bold geometric designs often incorporating the element known as "Flying Geese". She is an internationally recognized author, lecturer, and teacher.
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