Oh, to the Nightingale!
Almost all of these great authors and artists included the Nightingale in their works. John Keats wrote “Ode to the Nightingale,” and Homer evokes the Nightingale in the “Odyssey.”
Bird Profile
Bobolinks!
One of the reasons we don’t frequently see these birds is because of their diet and preferred habitat. Bobolinks nest on the ground by open grassy fields, meadows, and marshes where they eat mainly seeds from wild plants.
What to do with the Parakeets?
Monk Parakeets are sometimes known as Quaker Parrots. As it turns out, parakeets are simply small parrots. Monks are very intelligent, social, loud, ravenous and prolific. And then, they can live up to 20 years!
The Busy, Belted Kingfisher
Wherever there is water, there will be a Belted Kingfisher. It doesn’t matter if it’s ocean shores, rivers edge, lakeside, or even well-stocked private koi or trout ponds, the Belted Kingfisher will be there.
Evening Grosbeaks Need Our Help!
An Evening Grossbeak is a large brightly colored yellow and black finch with a strong conical bill. Their size matches that of a Robin.
Part III – Bitterns & Egrets of North America
Bittern and Egrets! Fascinating birds found coast to coast, mostly all colony nesters with fabulous colors! Grab your binoculars and cameras, get out there and scope in on some of the Beautiful Bitterns and Egrets of North America!
Part II – HERONS!
Here come the Herons of North America: The Tricolored Heron, the Green Heron, the Great Blue Heron, the Little Blue Heron, the Yellow-crowned Night-heron and the Black-crowned Night-heron.
PART I: Overview of N American Herons, Egrets, Bitterns
Most species in this family of Herons, Bitterns and Egrets have long necks; short tails; long, pointed bills; and long legs.
Ospreys! Gone Fishin’
This great bird would steal the show as he would dive from high in the air and crash at full speed into the water and catch a fish.
The Beautiful Barn Owls
If your interest is beautiful birds, don’t neglect the distinctly beautiful Barn Owl. As with many owls, they are nocturnal predators that aren’t often seen.