Ah, the Purple Finch
Roger Tory Peterson best described the Purple Finch as a “sparrow dipped in raspberry juice.” He couldn’t have been more descriptive.
Bird Identification
The Exotic White Ibis
The White Ibis would come in groups of ten or more, and systematically forage my lawn for bugs and insects. I’d never seen anything like them. Welcome to Florida!
Remarkable Ravens
Are they smart, or just scavengers? The answer is both. The Raven is known to be the smartest of all birds, that’s why they are remarkable!
Robins
The American robin is probably the most familiar native species of bird to North Americans (and they are) accomplished and pleasing singers.
Red-tailed Hawks!
The Red-tailed Hawk is the biggest and most common Buteo hawk. If, “You can sit and talk, and watch a hawk making lazy circles in the sky,” then you are probably watching a Red-tailed Hawk!
Profile of the Week: Swallows of N America
There are seven native types of swallows found in North America. Swallows are common throughout the continent.
What is a Rufous-sided Towhee?
These foragers can easily be heard hopping back and forth on the dry ground, turning up leaves to find a meal.
Our Two Magnificent Eagles
Getting an unexpected view of a Bald Eagle, or a Golden Eagle is a thrill that won’t be forgotten. Except for the Condor, these two species of eagles are America’s biggest birds
Teakettle, Cheeseburger . . . Pidaro? The Case for Using Real Words to Remember Bird Songs
Some bird guides eschew words for more literal translations of a bird’s song, but doing so ignores the point of mnemonic devices: aiding memory.
Know Which Wrens Live Near You
Wrens aren’t our flashiest birds, but they more than make up for it with their big personalities. Small and brown, they rarely sit still,.