Your State Bird
What do you think is the most popular State Bird with 7 states? Do you think it’s a well-loved Hummingbird? Maybe a beautiful Painted Bunting? Nope! It’s the iconic Northern Cardinal!
Bird Profile
A “Blonde” Bald Eagle?
Recently, however, I read a post showing two perched mature Bald Eagles, and one of them was “blonde.” I’ve not seen this before.
North America’s Favorite Buntings
Buntings? Finches? Little brown birds? I don’t know. This can be confusing. So, let’s get acquainted with some favorite North American Buntings.
Let’s Celebrate the Iconic Cardinal
Their striking red color and distinctive sharp call steals the show and makes the Iconic Cardinal the leading character of your backyard drama.
BIRD PROFILE: THE TUFTED TITMOUSE
One of my favorite birds that frequents our feeders is the busy, talkative Tufted Titmouse! They have such a spunky, feisty persona! They are the first to sound the alarm when a predator passes overhead, or a neighborhood cat comes prowling.
The Remarkable Sandhill Crane!
No matter if it’s thousands of migrating Sandhill Cranes covering the sky in “V” shaped formations, or the stately presence of these large birds casually foraging along fields and wetlands, they are a spectacle to see.
Have You Ever Seen a Yellow-headed Blackbird?
Have you ever seen a Yellow-headed Blackbird? Well, I hadn’t either. Even as an experienced birder, I had to be shown these cool birds and where to find them. I couldn’t believe it, and they were right under my nose all the time!
The Bald Eagle is Back!
Even as a kid I loved seeing birds of prey. I gave reports in grade school and could identify most raptors in the Midwest area where we lived. The ultimate prize, however, was the American Bald Eagle that was never to be seen. In fact, pesticides, poisons, DDT, and rampant hunting brought these magnificent birds to near extinction.
Profile of the Week: The Beautiful Cedar Waxwing
….. is true Art from the Heavens, the Cedar Waxwing. These special birds don’t have a lot of splashy color, but their unique markings make the Waxwing one of the most favored birds to watch and photograph.
Thar be Snowy Owls!
The snowy owl is certainly among the most majestic birds of North America, and rightfully so! With a length up to 28 inches, and a wingspan of 54-66 inches, the snowy owl is one of the largest owls in the world. These Arctic birds are unmistakable in their beautiful white plumage.