Check Out the Harris’s Sparrow!
The Harris’s Sparrow steals the show. They’re the biggest of all the sparrows and flaunt a dramatic and colorful plumage.
What is a Crested Caracara?
The Crested Caracara seems to be a species of their own. They look like a long-legged hawk with over 4 feet of wing span ….
Listen for the Ruffed Grouse!
The best way of finding Ruffed Grouse is to walk quietly through the woods, following their drumming sound.
Loons, Quite Remarkable!
Common Loons are not only remarkable, they’re totally unique. Though they’re frequently mistaken for a duck, scientists identify them as a species of their own.
Have You Seen the Black-crowned Night-Heron?
Have you seen the Black-crowned Night-Herons? Most striking, is his formal looking plumage of sharply contrasting light gray and black.
The Beautiful Red-winged Blackbirds
Red-wings! One of the most abundant birds in North America. One of easiest birds for people of all ages to identify.
The Regal Caspian Tern
Caspian Terns! They’re large, sport a serious black cap, and a long, fiery-red, razor sharp bill. Very regal!
The Gentlemen, Brown Pelicans
Big Brown Pelicans gather around in hopes of a free fish treat. They’re quiet, don’t fight with each other, and are patient as they walk around the dock, or paddle around in the water waiting for that treat.
Barred Owls!
A quick aid for identification are the Barred Owl’s big dark-brown eyes. From a distance, they look black and a little spooky. Most owls have large yellow eyes and a dark beak. Barred Owls have the opposite, dark eyes and a yellow beak.
Black Skimmers
Black Skimmers are common along salt-water shorelines in the southeast, along the gulf shores, and the western shores of southern California and Mexico.